Centre Manager, South Dublin

Busy Bees Nurseries; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security

Up to 34 days annual leave

Career progression

Wellbeing programme

Professional development

Pension / Life Insurance

Employee recognition

Staff discounts

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children and leading a talented staff team.

You will drive high standards, implement the REACH curriculum, and ensure compliance with national frameworks and regulations while managing budgets and occupancy targets. A strong background in early years and people management is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education.
• Five years in childcare with at least two in a management role.
• Full clean EU driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to liaise with parents and supervise a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and manage daily operations of the Centre to ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.
• Lead staff and model best practice in line with regulatory standards.
• Implement REACH curriculum aligning with Aistear and Siolta frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with health/safety and childcare regulations; manage policies and budgets.
• Oversee occupancy, performance, and ongoing staff development.

Skills

People management

Regulatory compliance

Curriculum development

Staff training

Child protection knowledge

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

FETAC / QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education

EU driving licence

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

• 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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