Centre Manager: Lead Early Years & Team Growth

Busy Bees Nurseries

Dublin

On-site

EUR 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Job security
34 days leave
Career progression
Wellbeing programme
Employee assistance
Training and development
Health and life insurance
Childcare support
Global opportunities
Staff recognition

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe, developmentally appropriate environment in line with regulatory requirements. Lead and inspire staff, implement REACH in line with Aistear and Siolta, manage occupancy and budgets, and build strong partnerships with parents.

Requirements: QQI Level 6 in ECCE, 5+ years in childcare with 2+ in management, full EU driving licence.

Qualifications

  • QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education (or equivalent)
  • Five years in childcare with at least two years in a management role
  • Full clean EU driver’s licence

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the Centre to ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate environment in line with regulatory requirements
  • Lead and inspire staff, implement REACH curriculum with links to Aistear and Siolta, manage occupancy and budgets
  • Liaise with parents and guardians to build strong partnerships and ensure high standards of care

Education

QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe, developmentally appropriate environment in line with regulatory requirements. Lead and inspire staff, implement REACH in line with Aistear and Siolta, manage occupancy and budgets, and build strong partnerships with parents.

Requirements: QQI Level 6 in ECCE, 5+ years in childcare with 2+ in management, full EU driving licence.

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