The Rivervalley Early Learning Centre is seeking an experienced Childcare Manager to join them in a fantastic, already established service.
The service, based in the heart of the community in Rivervalley Swords, Co. Dublin, has a capacity for 44 children and an established and long-standing team.
The service provides morning and afternoon sessional and school-aged care along with Camps.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesDay to day responsibility and operations of service for children and staffEnsure a consistent and high quality child-centred approach is implemented at all timesDevelop curricula in line with Aistear and SioltaImplement an inclusive environmentAttend meetings and undertake training as requiredRevise policies and procedures as requiredAdhere to Child Protection Policy of the service and report any concernsPrepare long term, medium term and short-term plansEffectively market and promote the serviceManage a budget and maintain accountsMaintain all records as required by Pobal, Tusla and DERepresent the service during Tusla, D.E.
and Pobal InspectionsNetwork with appropriate statutory and voluntary agenciesEnsure group is adequately insured and all safety equipment is maintained and regularly serviced (e.g., Fire equipment)Develop ongoing positive relationships with parentsFacilitate regular staff meetingsCoordinate recruitment, induction, appraisal, support, supervision, and training requirements for staffMaintain strict confidentialityPerform any other reasonable duties that may be assigned from time to timePerson SpecificationsMinimum FETAC Level 7 in ChildcareMinimum 1 year work experience in a similar roleFETAC Level 6 in LINC desirableGood ICT SkillsExperience with HIVE SystemAbility to lead a teamKindness, warmth and responsiveness to the needs of childrenGood Communication and Relating Skills with children, staff and parentsAbility to manage in a strengths-based approachComprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and regulationsOccupational First AidCandidate will be subject to Garda Vetting and referencesSalary is competitive and depends on experience.
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