Centre Manager – Lead Quality Care & Compliance

Tigerschildcare; Swords; Remote; EUR 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 paid holiday days

10% discount on health plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Educational Assistance Programme

CPD and career development

Onboarding induction, colleague events

Quarterly paid team meetings

Break room facilities & on-siteParking

Job summary

Tigers Childcare is seeking a Centre Manager in Swords to lead a busy childcare centre with a focus on quality, safety, and staff development. You will oversee operations, ensure compliance, and drive a nurturing, educational environment aligned with regulatory requirements.

You will balance hands-on work with children and management duties, leading a team to deliver a dynamic curriculum while staying informed about sector developments and safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 7/8 preferred)
• At least 3 years post-qualification experience in an early years setting, ideally with leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of inclusive early childhood education
• In-depth knowledge of current childcare legislation and regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Act as the Designated Person in Charge, overseeing all aspects of centre operations.
• Lead the delivery of a dynamic emergent curriculum, tailored to meet the individual needs of children.
• Monitor and uphold high standards in quality, safety, hygiene, and care across the centre.
• Be the point person for Child Protection, acting as Deputy Designated Liaison, and ensure all related concerns are recorded, reported, and resolved.
• Collaborate with your Deputy Manager to drive centre development, including funding opportunities and occupancy optimisation.
• Serve as the Designated First Aid and Fire Safety Person.
• Maintain professional relationships with external agencies, such as Tusla and the Early Intervention Team.
• Be present and prepared during Early Years Inspections, ensuring full compliance and transparency.
• Stay up to date on all sector developments through networking, training, and media.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Inclusive early childhood education

Education

Level 6 Early Childhood Care and Education

Level 7/8 preferred

Job description

Tigers Childcare is seeking a Centre Manager in Swords to lead a busy childcare centre with a focus on quality, safety, and staff development. You will oversee operations, ensure compliance, and drive a nurturing, educational environment aligned with regulatory requirements.

You will balance hands-on work with children and management duties, leading a team to deliver a dynamic curriculum while staying informed about sector developments and safeguarding policies.