Early Years Deputy Manager - Rathborne, D15

Respond!; Leinster; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Training assistance

Maternity leave pay

Sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Employee purchasing schemes

Attendance bonus holidays

Fertility support leave

Early pregnancy loss leave

Job summary

Respond Housing Association is seeking an Early Years Deputy Manager for the Respond Early Year’s Service in Rathborne, Dublin 15. The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) and on-site, reporting to the Service Manager.

You will lead a play-based curriculum aligned with Síolta and Aistear, ensuring high-quality care while supporting staff and families. The package includes extensive leave, education support, and a range of additional benefits; Garda Vetting is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a supervisory role is essential.
• Fetac Level 7 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education is essential.
• Garda Vetting will be required on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Deputise and support the service manager.
• Deliver and implement a high-quality play-based curriculum under Aistear and Síolta guidance.
• Act as Person in Charge when the Manager is off-site.
• Organise materials and resources reflecting children’s interests and abilities.
• Support emotional, social and cognitive development of children.
• Provide healthy snacks meeting dietary needs and cultural variations.
• Develop parental involvement strategies to enhance learning.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Early Years setting experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Fetac Level 7 in Early Childhood Care & Education

Job description

Early Years Deputy Manager - Rathborne, D15

Respond Housing Association

Location: On site / Respond Early Year’s Service, Rathborne, Dublin 15
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Childcare | Manager
Hourly Salary range:from € 18.45 to € 22.65

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for a meaningful role in a purpose-driven organisation? At Respond, we believe in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive, and staff can grow. Our aim is to deliver high-quality, play-based education that makes a real difference. If you’re ready to bring your skills, creativity, and care to our brand new service in Dublin 15, then we want to hear from you!

Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. If you do not “tick every box” there are likely other valuable attributes and skills that you have, that would make you a great fit for the organisation. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply.

Role: Early Years’ Deputy Manager

Location: Respond Early Year’s Service, Rathborne, Dublin 15

Reporting to: Early Years Service Manager

Terms: 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Contract: Permanent

(Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience)

• Annual leave of 23 days plus additional company days
• Further education and training assistance
• Maternity Leave pay
• Sick pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee Purchasing Schemes
• 100% Attendance Bonus Holidays
• Fertility Support Leave
• Early Pregnancy Loss Leave

Job Purpose:

To deputise and support the service manager when required. Act as a positive role model and be responsible for delivering and implementing a high-quality play-based curriculum under the guidance of the national quality frameworks Aistear and Síolta, both indoors and outdoors. To guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe and caring environment as part of the childcare team.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• To promote and adhere to the services ethos and mission of Respond.
• To assist the manager in ensuring the service is fully compliant with all governing regulations and standards.
• To act as Person in Charge when the Manager is off-site
• To become proficient at, and consistently complete, required administration tasks for compliance and smooth operation of the service.
• To facilitate team meetings when deputising for the Manager and liaise with members of the management team on a regular basis.
• To follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times.
• To organise materials and resources that reflect the children’s emerging interests and abilities.
• To implement a play-based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters the growth of self-esteem within all children.
• To support children’s emotional, social and cognitive development.
• To support all practitioners and children to inform the curriculum and ensure it is documented in line with Aistear.
• To assist in providing healthy snacks that meet children's growing needs and reflect variations in culture or dietary requirements.
• To develop and support parental involvement strategies that enhance children’s learning experiences.
• Participate in reviews and evaluations of the service.
• Provide ongoing support to all staff members, in relation to work time management and training needs.
• Undertake any other relevant tasks as may be required from time to time.

Person Specification:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work in collaboration with a dedicated team.
• Highly motivated to work on own initiative.
• A professional and enthusiastic disposition.
• Aptitude and empathy with children and families.
• Commitment to high-quality Education and Care.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Analytical skills.

Qualification & Experience:

• A Fetac Level 7 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education is essential.
• A number of years of experience working in an Early Years setting is essential.
• A minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory role is essential.
• Garda Vetting will be required on an ongoing basis.