Head of Early Years Service — Play-Based Education

Respond Housing Association; Dublin; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days

Education support

Maternity leave pay

Sick pay

Employee assistance

Purchasing schemes

Attendance bonus

Fertility leave

Early pregnancy loss leave

Job summary

Respond Housing Association seeks an experienced Early Years’ Service Manager for our on-site service in Rathborne, Dublin 15. This permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week) leads the delivery of a high-quality play-based curriculum under the Aistear and Síolta frameworks.

You will supervise staff, manage registrations under the National Childcare Scheme, and support children’s emotional, social, and cognitive development in a safe, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in collaboration with a dedicated team.
• Motivated to work on own initiative.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fees and registrations in accordance with National Childcare Scheme programme rules.
• The policies and procedures of the service are followed at all times.
• Internal reporting requirements are completed as required.
• Environments, materials and resources that reflect the children’s emerging interests and abilities are provided.
• A play based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters the growth of self-esteem within all children, is provided.
• Children’s emotional, social and cognitive development is supported.
• Children’s views are actively sought and acted upon.
• Parental involvement that enhances children’s learning experiences is encouraged, developed and sustained.
• Reviews and evaluations of the service are meaningful and involve the participation of the whole team.
• Provide ongoing support and supervision to all staff members.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Empathy

Professionalism

Professional development

Flexibility

Analytical

Education

FETAC Level 7 in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

Respond Housing Association seeks an experienced Early Years’ Service Manager for our on-site service in Rathborne, Dublin 15. This permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week) leads the delivery of a high-quality play-based curriculum under the Aistear and Síolta frameworks.

You will supervise staff, manage registrations under the National Childcare Scheme, and support children’s emotional, social, and cognitive development in a safe, inclusive setting.