The Growing Patch Childcare are recruiting Childcare Manager!

Newpark Close FRC is committed to helping children, parents, and caregivers in all aspects of life. We aim to provide a welcoming and inclusive space that is open to all, regardless of ethnicity, culture, or religion. Our services are designed to support families and promote healthy living, education, and social integration within the community.

Newpark Close are now recruiting for the following:-

Position: CHILDCARE MANAGER  

Location: Newpark Close Family Resource Centre

Job Description:

The Childcare Manager will manage the day-to-day running of the Growing Patch Childcare  Creche and Afterschool service, ensuring high standards of care, education, safety, and hygiene.

The Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of age appropriate, stimulating and play based curriculum in line with Aistear and Síolta frameworks.

The Manager will be responsible for the regulatory compliance with all external agencies,  while promoting a positive, inclusive environment for children, staff, and families.

Key Responsibilities:

– Be fully responsible for the running of the school age and early years programmes

– Manage the large Childcare Team, including Supervisors, Childcare Practitioners, Kitchen and Maintenance Staff.

– Manage rosters, staffing, and recruitment.

– Handle all administrative duties including enrolments, invoicing, and reporting.

– Ensure compliance with Tusla regulations, Health & Safety, and all relevant legislation.

– Oversee curriculum implementation in line with Aistear & Siolta

– Support and direct the children’s individual needs and foster their social, emotional, and educational development.

– Maintain strong partnerships with parents, families and external agencies.

– Report to the Director of Services and the Board of Directors.

 

Essential Qualifications:

– Minimum Level 7 qualification in Early Childhood Education (Level 8 preferred)

– A Minimum of 3 years managerial experience in an early year and school age setting

– Strong knowledge of Aistear, Siolta, and Tusla regulations.

– Strong knowledge and experience of the Hive and keeping it updated.

– Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

– Garda Vetting and up-to-date Children First and First Aid training.

 

Skills & Competencies:

– Strong understanding of Aistear, Siolta, and child development principles and practise.

– Leadership, with effective team coordination and mentoring skills. Ability to work well with large team in a very busy service.

– Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact well with others.

– Strong organisational and administrative skills

– Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

– Committed to high standards of care and continuous professional development

 

Benefits:

– Training

– Kilkenny city location

– Salary €40k per annum DOE

– Leading a team of up to 20+

– Working hours: 35 per week.

Please Note

– Candidates’ details will be submitted for Garda vetting. 

– Candidates who completed their qualifications outside of Ireland must have a qualification that is on the list of recognized qualifications issued by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth  or have a letter from the DCEDIY confirming they can work in childcare in Ireland.

 

Closing Date by 5pm, 7^th April 2026

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this role, please send an email with your updated CV and cover letter to the [email protected]