Centre Manager, South Dublin

Giraffe Childcare Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 34 days annual leave

Wellbeing programme access

Employee benefits package

Training and development including HAC

Talent exchange programme

Job summary

Giraffe Childcare Limited is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead the daily operations of the creche, ensuring a safe, developmentally appropriate environment and top standards of care. You will model best practice, manage staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

The role requires leadership in program development, staff supervision, and effective liaison with families while maintaining occupancy and budget controls.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Centre ensuring a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.
• Lead staff to maintain best practice and high standards in line with regulatory requirements.
• Implement REACH curriculum aligned with Aistear and Siolta frameworks.
• Ensure policies, health and safety procedures, and risk assessments are followed.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budget management

Communication

Education

FETAC / QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced and dynamic Centre Managers with responsibility for overseeing the management duties, including the day to day running of the creche centre and to lead and inspire the staff team with best practice standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly driven, experienced, motivated individual with a successful track record within the childcare sector to join our team.

What we offer:

• Job security
• Up to 34 days annual leave including bank holidays and Christmas
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to WellBee - Our staff wellbeing programme
• Access to Wellhub- A digital wellbeing platform which supports our teams wellbeing
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Trainee management programme
• Ongoing training and development including HACCP, Manual Handling and First Aid
• Enhanced employee benefits including: Bike to Work, Travel Tax Saver Scheme, supplier discounts
• Employee gifts: cinema tickets, care packs and so much more
• Staff appreciation programme
• Staff wellbeing
• Staff recognition programme: Employee of the Quarter, Employee of the Year
• Talent exchange programme - access to positions across the world
• Keep up to date with the leading approaches in early years
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Life Insurance Cover
• Support for further education and continuous professional development
• Childcare support
• Be part of an award winning team

Role Responsibilities

• Responsibility for developing, delivering and managing the daily operations of the Centre in order to ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children, in line with all regulatory requirements
• In depth knowledge of children's age and stage appropriate holistic needs and development
• Dedicated to raising standards in early learning and care and will role model best practice to an outstanding level
• Ability to implement the company’s REACH curriculum demonstrating the links between early childcare education theory and practice in line with the National Curriculum Framework of Aistear and the National Quality Framework of Siolta
• Ability to take responsibility to put into effect all company policies, procedures, health and safety / risk assessments as stipulated in the Childcare Regulations
• Effective people and business management skills with the confidence and skills to cover all business aspects of the role
• Excellent knowledge of and ability to implement child protection policies in line with Children First requirements and guidelines
• Lead on the development and evaluation of programmes and activities conducive to culturally sensitive learning environments

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have the following:

• A minimum of FETAC / QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent
• A minimum of five years in the childcare field and at least two year of these in a management role within the sector
• A strong passion for the needs and development of the individual child
• Full clean EU driver's licence and have access to a vehicle

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to liaise with parents, guardians and families and build parental partnership
• Ability to line manage and supervise a team, supporting their continuous personal development
• Communicate effectively in a clear and professional manner at all times
• Manage and project occupancy levels
• Ability to meet targets and deadlines and manage finances within an allocated budget
• Have a full understanding off all guidelines as set out by TUSLA.

Applicants must be willing to provide written references and be Garda Vetted by the company (Police Clearance will also be required if the applicant have lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 consecutive months since over the age of 18).

Proof of eligibility to work in the EU must be provided.

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