Playgroup Leader

Rainbow Stop Playgroup; Markethill; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established playgroup in Markethill is seeking a new Playgroup Leader. You will be responsible for the safety and well-being of children, providing stimulating play experiences, and managing staff and parent interactions. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT skills, exceptional communication abilities, and experience in a similar role. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on children's development and involvement in community activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing child welfare and safety.
• Strong leadership skills to manage staff and students.
• Ability to maintain records and plan development stages.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of children.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all children.
• Manage relationships with parents and external bodies.

Skills

Proficient IT Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to collaborate effectively

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are recruiting a new Playgroup Leader for a well established playgroup in Markethill, Co Armagh.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the overall safety and well-being of the children inc. completion of risk assessments.
• To provide safe, stimulating group play to meet the social, linguistic, creative, physical, imaginative and emotional needs of each child.
• To establish productive working relationships with children, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children within the Playgroup; provide and maintain equality of opportunity for all children and their families.
• To manage liaison with all relevant bodies to gather the necessary information for Health Visitors, the Health and Social Care Trust and auditors to ensure that the Playgroup is satisfying all the necessary legal and statutory requirements.
• To monitor, evaluate and adjust individual plans as appropriate as the children reach the next stage in their development.
• To manage record keeping systems and processes, and record progress and achievements in activities systematically providing evidence of the range and level of progress and attainment.
• To establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance.
• To comply with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person.
• To manage staff and students/volunteers within the Playgroup including ensuring the supervision and appraisal process is implemented.
• To take part in and assist with the organisation of fundraising activities and special events.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient and confident IT Skills with the ability to use Microsoft office packages.
• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written to interact with children, staff and parents.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with committee members.
• See Person Specification

Further Information

Please email [e-mail] to obtain an application pack.You will be sent:An application form.A job description.A person specification.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025