Childcare Practitioners, Eden Gate, Delgany, Co. Wicklow

Busy Bees Nurseries; Delgany; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation assistance

>30 days annual leave

Closed for Christmas Week

International days gifts for staff

Birthdays and anniversaries

Internal training

Sick pay

Uniform provided

Discounted health insurance

Employee and team of the quarter award

Regular performance reviews

Social events

Free parking

Employee assistance programme

Educational assistance programme

Referral bonus €500 for referring, €</

Employee referral bonus €250

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Delgany, Co. Wicklow is seeking experienced Early Years Educators to join our team in Eden Gate. You will work with children from babies to pre and after school, contributing to a supportive, learning-focused environment.

This role is full-time, with shifts from 7:30am to 6:30pm, and a strong emphasis on teamwork, creativity, and ongoing staff development. Accommodation assistance and generous leave are among the listed benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI / FETAC Level 5 in Childcare.
• DCDE recognition for other qualifications.
• Eligible to work full time in Ireland.
• Garda Vetting and international police clearance if lived outside Ireland >6 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality service to children and parents.
• Work as part of a team and liaise with other team members.
• Develop new ideas and activities to encourage learning.
• Keep parents/guardians informed of their child’s day.
• Report areas of concern to team leader/manager.
• Participate in themed days and cooperate with inspectors.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Ambitious

Education

QQI Level 5 in Childcare

Job description

Role Overview

We are currently seeking experienced Early Years Educators to join our fantastic team in Eden Gate, Delgany, Co. Wicklow.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work with children of all ages from babies to pre and after school children.

Benefits

• Assistance with Accommodation
• More than 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Closed for the Christmas Week
• We celebrate various international days throughout the year (Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter) with gifts for staff.
• Birthdays and Anniversaries Celebrations
• Internal Training
• Sick Pay
• Uniform Provided
• Access to discounted health insurance
• Employee and team of the quarter award
• Regular performance reviews
• Social Events
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance programme
• Educational Assistance programme
• Employee referral Bonus €500 for person referring candidate and €250 for person referred

Role Responsibilities

The Role

• To ensure the provision of a quality service to children and parents
• To work as part of a team and liaise with other team members & team leaders
• To come up with new ideas and activities to encourage learning with the children
• To liaise with parents/guardians of the children and keep them informed of their children’s day
• To report all areas of concern to the team leader/manager
• To participate in themed days within the crèche when needed
• To co-operate with TUSLA Early Years Inspectors

Working Hours

Full time position: 40 hours per week - Crèche opening hours are from 7.30am to 6.30pm, shifts are up to 8 hours in duration and will be confirmed by Management.

Required Qualifications

• All applicants must have minimum QQI / FETAC Level 5 in Childcare. All other qualifications must be recognised by the DCDE.
• All applicants must be eligible to work full time in Ireland.
• We are eager to find a candidate with a genuine passion towards Early Years. The perfect candidate would be hardworking, ambitious, creative and a real team player
• Additional experience and qualifications are highly desirable. Garda Vetting (and international police clearance if having lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 months) will also be required.

Please note, applications will only be accepted for those who hold a qualification in Childcare or related discipline