Play Group Leader

Lullabys Creche & Montessori; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Lullabys Montessori & Afterschool in Raheny, Dublin 5, is looking for an experienced Play Group Leader to join our childcare team. The role involves supervising play, planning age-appropriate activities, and supporting children's learning and wellbeing in a welcoming, child-centred setting.

You will work 40 hours per week, in person, with a view to delivering high-quality play, learning and development experiences while maintaining health and safety and liaising with families and colleagues to

Qualifications

• Good communication, organisational and teamwork skills
• Understanding of children's learning and wellbeing
• Operational fluency in English for childcare provision and record-keeping
• Ability to work effectively in a busy childcare team

Responsibilities

• Supervise children's play and activities and encourage development of physical, social, emotional and language skills
• Plan, organise and provide age-appropriate play and learning experiences
• Prepare play areas, resources and materials for a wide range of activities
• Encourage independence, creativity and positive social interaction
• Support children's individual learning and additional needs
• Organise and supervise indoor and outdoor activities and outings
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and well-organised learning environment
• Adhere to health and safety requirements and service policies
• Respond to accidents and emergencies per procedures
• Liaise with parents, guardians and colleagues
• Maintain records relating to children's care, learning and development
• Collaborate with colleagues to support day-to-day service delivery

Job description

Play Group Leader – Full-Time

Lullabys Montessori & Afterschool is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Play Group Leader to join our childcare team.

Lullabys has been providing early years and school-aged childcare and education in Dublin since 2006. We are committed to providing high-quality, child-centred care and education within a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will work directly with children as part of our childcare team and will contribute to the planning and delivery of high-quality play, learning and developmental experiences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise children's play and activities and encourage the development of their physical, social, emotional and language skills.
• Plan, organise and provide age‑appropriate play and learning experiences for children.
• Prepare play areas, resources and materials for a wide range of children's activities.
• Encourage children's independence, self‑confidence, creativity and positive social interaction.
• Support children's individual learning, developmental and additional needs.
• Organise and supervise indoor and outdoor activities and outings where appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and well‑organised play and learning environment.
• Ensure children's activities are organised and supervised in accordance with health and safety requirements and the service's policies and procedures.
• Respond appropriately to accidents, injuries and emergencies in accordance with service procedures.
• Liaise professionally and positively with parents, guardians, colleagues and other professionals where appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate records relating to children's care, learning and development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the day‑to‑day running of the service.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience working with children in an educational, childcare or similar setting.
• Relevant academic or professional qualifications are desirable.
• A good understanding of children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Good communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Operational fluency in English at a level appropriate to childcare provision, communication with children and families, and maintaining required records.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a busy childcare team.

Position Details:

Position: Play Group Leader

Employer: Lullabys Montessori & Afterschool

Location: Lullabys Montessori & Afterschool, Scoil Áine, Raheny, Dublin 5, D05 PD34

Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: €37,544 per annum

Pay: €37,544.00 per year

Work Location: In person