Childcare Centre Manager — Lead & Develop Teams

Giraffe Childcare Limited; Dublin; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Job security

Up to 34 days annual leave including 2

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development including HAC

Enhanced employee benefits

Résumé du poste

Giraffe Childcare Limited in Ireland is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to oversee daily operations, ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate environment, and lead a team to deliver high standards of care in line with regulatory requirements.

You will manage occupancy, budgets, staff development, and policy implementation, while driving quality improvement and parental engagement. A strong background in early childhood and people management is essential.

Qualifications

• FETAC / QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in childcare; at least 2 years in a management role.
• Full clean EU driver’s licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily operations of the centre to ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.
• Lead a staff team and role model best practice in early years education.
• Implement policies, health and safety, and risk assessments as per regulations.
• Manage occupancy, budgets and financial targets within allocated resources.
• Engage with parents and families to foster partnership and communication.
• Ensure compliant delivery of REACH curriculum aligned with national frameworks.

Connaissances

Liaising with parents

People management

Effective communication

Budget/occupancy management

Formation

FETAC / QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent

5 years in childcare + 2 years in management

Description du poste

Giraffe Childcare Limited in Ireland is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to oversee daily operations, ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate environment, and lead a team to deliver high standards of care in line with regulatory requirements.

You will manage occupancy, budgets, staff development, and policy implementation, while driving quality improvement and parental engagement. A strong background in early childhood and people management is essential.