Cover Staff (Early Years) - Cork Area

Tigerschildcare; Cork; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate €18

30 holidays

HSF discount

EAP

Education support

CPD opportunities

Induction & events

On-site parking

Job summary

Tigers Childcare in Cork area is seeking a Cover Staff member for a 1-year fixed-term contract, full-time, with an hourly rate of €18.00. The role supports delivering holistic early years education and assisting across services at centres in Douglas, Pembroke and Coachford.

You will work with children following Aistear and Siolta, bringing reliability, empathy and attention to detail. Garda Vetting and references apply; generous benefits are provided by Tigers Childcare.

Qualifications

• Must-Haves: Fetac Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education, experience in childcare (preferred), passion for working with children, reliability, empathy, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, play-based early years education to support children's emotional, social, physical and cognitive development.
• Ensure curriculum and activities align with Aistear and Siolta to enable centre success.
• Provide engaging care and observations that enable colleagues and families to track each child's progress.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, inclusion, and care.

Skills

Fetac Level 5

Experience in childcare

Empathy

Attention to detail

Education

Fetac Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

Cover Staff - Cork Area (Douglas, Pembroke & Coachford) | Full-Time | Fixed-Term Contract (1-Year)| €18.00 per hour

At Tigers Childcare, we don't just hire for roles - we hire for impact. Whether you work directly with children, support behind the scenes, or lead teams across services, your work helps shape a nurturing environment where children - and colleagues - can thrive.

If you're organised, values- driven , and ready to contribute to something bigger, this could be your next chapter.

Why We Do What We Do

Tigers Childcare creates exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. With 33 centres and growing, we’re one of Ireland's leading childcare providers - committed to quality, inclusion and continuous improvement.

The same values that guide how we support children - curiosity, care, consistency and high expectations - shape how we support our teams. At Tigers, we invest in your development, prioritise wellbeing, and make sure everyone feels they belong.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Deliver holistic, play-based early years education to support children's emotional, social, physical and cognitive development.
• Ensure curriculum and activities align with Aistear and Siolta to enable centre success.
• Provide engaging care and observations that enable colleagues and families to track each child's progress.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, inclusion, and care.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Must-Haves

• Fetac Level 5 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Experience in a childcare role (preferred)
• Passion for working with children, reliability, empathy, and attention to detail

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience applying Aistear and Siolta in practice
• Interest in continued growth within a values-driven childcare setting

The Perks, the Pay, and the Purpose

What the Role Offers You

• A meaningful role contributing to early years development and centre success
• Supportive colleagues and a genuinely values-led culture
• Opportunities to grow and develop through CPD and learning
• A role where your care, detail and professionalism are noticed and valued

Salary & Benefits

• Hourly rate of pay: €18.00 per hour
• 30 paid holiday days (including bank holidays, with service-based increases)
• 10% discount on HSF Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Educational Assistance Programme
• CPD and career development opportunities
• Onboarding induction, colleague appreciation days, and quarterly paid team meetings
• Break room facilities and on-site parking

Let’s Build Something Brilliant Together

All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks in line with regulatory requirements and Tigers Childcare's Safeguarding Policy. Tigers Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.