Job Title:
Early Years Service Manager
Location:
Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Early Years Service Manager to lead our brand-new service in Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and operating the service, ensuring high-quality early years education and care programmes.
Key Responsibilities
* Operational Management: Manage registrations and admissions, maintain compliance with regulations and guidelines, and ensure financial viability of the service.
* Responsibility for developing, delivering and managing daily operations of the Service, ensuring a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
* Curriculum and Practice: Implement and develop a high quality child-centric curriculum in line with Aistear and Síolta, fostering equality and diversity.
* Act as Designated Child Protection Liaison Person, ensuring staff understand their roles in child protection.
* Build relationships with parents, maintain effective communication, and organise meetings and events.
* Promote and market services, conduct viewings and inquiries.
* In charge of overall staff management, including recruitment, training and performance, while maintaining a Best Practice culture.
Requirements
* A minimum of FETAC/QQI level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent.
* QQI level 7 or 8 would be desirable but not essential.
* Strong leadership skills and a passion for the needs and development of the individual child.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills, proficiency in Excel & Word.
* Ability to manage and supervise a team while supporting their continuous professional development.
What We Offer
* Additonal Annual Leave
* Pension Contributions (5%)
* Discounted childcare
* No uniform for management
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Performance Based Bonus trice yearly once permanent
Work Environment
40 hours per week.
Salary Range
%37,500 - %41,000
Work Location
Maynooth, Co. Kildare