Childcare Centre Deputy Manager – Lead and Develop Team

Busy Bees Nurseries; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security

Annual leave 34 days

Career progression

Staff wellbeing programme

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to co-run a creche centre and inspire the staff team in line with best practice. You will lead daily operations, ensure safety and developmentally appropriate care, and drive standards across the centre.

The role emphasizes staff development, curriculum delivery (REACH/Aistear/Siolta), and strong parental engagement while maintaining regulatory compliance and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• A minimum of FETAC / QQI Level 5 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 supervisory 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and manage daily centre operations to ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate environment in line with regulations.
• Lead on implementing REACH curriculum linking theory to practice with Aistear and Siolta.
• Line manage and supervise a team, supporting their continuous personal development.
• Implement child protection policies in line with Children First guidelines.
• Develop and evaluate programmes and activities for culturally sensitive learning.
• Manage finances within an allocated budget.

Skills

Line management

People management

Budget management

Communication

Education

FETAC / QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to co-run a creche centre and inspire the staff team in line with best practice. You will lead daily operations, ensure safety and developmentally appropriate care, and drive standards across the centre.

The role emphasizes staff development, curriculum delivery (REACH/Aistear/Siolta), and strong parental engagement while maintaining regulatory compliance and budget oversight.