Centre Manager: Lead Childcare & Team Excellence

Giraffe Childcare Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security

Career progression

Wellbeing programme (WellBee)

Job summary

Giraffe Childcare Limited is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead daily operations of our childcare centre, ensuring a safe and developmentally suitable environment for children in line with regulatory requirements.

The role requires extensive experience in childcare management, strong leadership, and the ability to model best practice in early learning. A valid EU driving licence and vehicle access are required to support centre operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of FETAC/QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years in the childcare field and at least two years in a management role.
• Full clean EU driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Centre ensuring a safe, developmentally appropriate environment in line with regulatory requirements.
• Apply knowledge of children's age/stage needs and lead best practice in early learning and care.
• Implement REACH curriculum aligned with Aistear and Siolta frameworks.
• Enforce company policies, health and safety and risk assessments per childcare regulations.
• Lead staff development, occupancy management, and budgeting within allocated resources.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Parental partnership

Child protection awareness

Education

FETAC/QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

Giraffe Childcare Limited is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead daily operations of our childcare centre, ensuring a safe and developmentally suitable environment for children in line with regulatory requirements.

The role requires extensive experience in childcare management, strong leadership, and the ability to model best practice in early learning. A valid EU driving licence and vehicle access are required to support centre operations.