Early Years Room Leader

An exciting role for an experienced and passionate early years professional has arisen at our childcare centre. As a Room Leader, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care and education to children, leading your team to support their holistic development.

You will work closely with our centre management team to ensure curriculum planning and learning experiences align with Aistear and Siolta, maintaining compliance and quality standards. Your leadership skills and ability to mentor your team will play a vital role in supporting the children's development and wellbeing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven organisation that prioritises professionalism, inclusion, safety, and care within our centres. If you are organised, values-driven, and ready to contribute to something bigger, this could be your next chapter.

We create exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. With 27 centres across Ireland, we are one of the leading childcare providers - committed to quality, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

The same values that guide how we support children - curiosity, care, consistency, and high expectations - shape how we support our teams. At our centre, we invest in your development, prioritise wellbeing, and make sure everyone feels they belong.

• Deliver high-quality care and education, leading your room and team to support children's holistic development.
• Ensure curriculum planning and learning experiences align with Aistear and Siolta, maintaining compliance and quality standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to your team, helping them support children's development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a culture of professionalism, inclusion, safety, and care within your room and across the centre.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar early years leadership role.
• Fetac Level 6 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Education.
• Level 6-8 qualifications preferred.
• LINC qualification preferred.
• Copies of qualifications and 2 written references.
• Garda Vetting (we will manage this for you).
• International police clearance if applicable (for those who have lived abroad 6+ months).
• Fluent English.
• Leadership capability, reliability, empathy, and passion for working with children.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Previous experience leading a team or managing a classroom.
• Strong understanding of Aistear and Siolta frameworks.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in childcare leadership.

This role offers:

• A meaningful leadership role in a values-driven childcare centre.
• Supportive colleagues and clear opportunities to lead and grow.
• Access to training, CPD, and industry-leading development programmes.
• Recognition for your leadership, care, and attention to detail.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 30 paid holiday days (including bank holidays, with increases based on service length).
• 5 days statutory sick pay.
• FlyeFit Gym discount.
• 10% discount on HSF Health Plan.
• €250 referral bonus per hire (unlimited).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Educational Assistance Programme.
• Neuro-divergent support.
• CPD and career development.
• Tigers Stripes Recognition Programme.
• Comprehensive onboarding and induction.
• Colleague Appreciation Days.
• Quarterly paid team meetings.
• Break room and on-site parking.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application via our website.

All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks in line with regulatory requirements and our Safeguarding Policy. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.

Employment type: Full-time.

Job function: Other.

Industries: Education.