Assistant Manager

Donegalchildcare; Ireland; On-site; EUR 27,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Pay €20.25 per hour

Pension Scheme

Scholarship Programme

Quality in-house training

Four Day Week

Job summary

A progressive early years education provider is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their team in Ireland. The role involves supporting early years educators, ensuring quality in curriculum delivery, and managing inspections. Candidates must have a Level 8 qualification in early years education and at least 2 years in a managerial role. This full-time position offers an attractive salary of €20.25 per hour and the unique option of a four-day working week, along with professional training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a managerial position.
• Understanding of early year's education development.
• Ability to maintain certification and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support and observe early years rooms and educators.
• Research early years development and implement changes.
• Ensure quality standards during inspections.
• Communicate regularly with management through reports.

Skills

Management experience

Effective communication

Support for early years educators

Knowledge of TUSLA and DEIS inspections

Education

BSC (hons)/ BA (hons)/ QQI FETAC Level 8

Job description

4 day working week, 08.00am – 5.30pm Monday – Friday

Company: Wonderyears Cashelshanaghan

Closing Date for Applications: April 15, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

The Assistant Manager will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering quality Early Learning and Care Provision for children and their families. Reporting to the management regularly and timely. The programme of work will include responsibility for ensuring the progressive development of the early year’s environment, curriculum planning, and mentoring support for the Early Years Educators.

Responsibilities

The duties of the Assistant Manager will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing ongoing support and observation in early year rooms.
• Identifying areas needing support through direct interactions with the early years Educators.
• Researching areas of development ensuring Wonderyears continues to stay ahead and responsive in early-year education.
• Supporting the early years Educators in implementing new practices for curriculum development.
• Assisting in enhancing the quality of enriching environments (indoors/outdoors).
• Taking responsibility for the outcomes of TUSLA and DEIS inspections.
• Requiring both an understanding and a through working knowledge of inspection documentation.
• Effective communication with management through the delivery of timely reports.
• Engage in CPD to ensure knowledge and understanding in the early years field is up to date and relevant.
• Ensuring all required certificates and supplementary documents for the team are valid and current.
• Researching and Sourcing CPD for the Early Years Educator as and when required.
• Ensuring dietary requirements are met in the rooms and the menus sufficiently provide balanced quality meals.
• Develop and implement processes that support team members in upholding quality standards and fulfilling their roles.
• Stepping into the manager role during periods of absence (annual leave, sick leave, and scheduled days off).

Qualifications Required

• Minimum BSC (hons)/ BA (hons) / QQI FETAC Level 8 equivalent in an early year’s qualification

Experience Required

2 years’ experience within a managerial position

Further Information

If you are interested in the following, we are the place for you!

What We Offer

• Full time – Four Day Week
• Permanent Position
• Attractive Pay € 20.25 per hour
• Pension Scheme
• Scholarship Programme
• Quality in-house training
• The opportunity to work alongside a forward-thinking team of Early Years Professionals!