Danesfort Childcare are recruiting!

Applications of the Position of Assistant Creche Manager

The Board of Directors would like to invite applications for the position of Assistant Creche Manager, from interested, qualified applicants. The role of the Assistant Manager is to provide professional leadership, management, planning, and organisation within the creche, and to effectively manage the day-to-day running of the service, thereby delivering the highest standards of childcare and development, in a safe and nurturing environment.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Promote the highest standards of child care and education.
  • Ensure that the welfare and needs of each child are met at all times.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulations and guidelines.
  • Support staff in fulfilling their roles and goals.
  • Good knowledge and delivery of all organisational policies and procedures.
  • Work in partnership with parents/guardians/carers.
  • Ensure a safe and positive environment is maintained for all children and staff.
  • Develop and maintain good relationships with staff and parents.
  • Manage some financial aspects of the service in collaboration with the Board.
  • Involvement in monthly reporting to the Board.

 

You will be required to have the following skills

  • A broad knowledge of childcare regulations and experience working with TUSLA and other stakeholders.
  • An understanding of implementing an Aistear based Curriculum.
  • Extensive experience with Early Years Hive and PIP portal.
  • Be self-motivated and have the ability to motivate others.
  • Possess strong organisational and administration skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Have an understanding of the financial aspects of running the business.
  • Well-honed Leadership skills.
  • Good Computer Skills.

 

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Ideally 5+ years’ experience working in a childcare facility with a minimum of 1-2 of these in a management position.
  • Minimum FETAC level 8 award.
  • Full clean driving license.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do, by the Board, either now or in the future.

 

Applications, to include the employee’s CV and a cover letter, can be submitted in the strictest of confidence to Mr. Liam Mullen, Chairman of the Board, to his email address at [email protected]

Liam is also available on 086 2587973, to discuss this role further.

 

An excellent remuneration of €42,000-€46,000 package is available for the successful candidate for this challenging and rewarding full time (min 40 hour) position.

 

Closing date for applications is 5.00pm on 18th April 2025.