Preschool & Afterschool Manager

Phoenix Childcare; Blanchardstown; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Uniform supplied by the company

21 Days Annual Leave (plus bank hols)

Job summary

Phoenix Childcare Luttrellstown is hiring a manager to oversee daily operations, drive quality care, and lead a team of educators. The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and excellent communication with families and staff.

You will ensure compliance with childcare regulations and manage ECCE/NCS programs, reporting, and CPD. A proactive, organized manager will help grow the service and maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Must have FETAC/QQI Level 6 or above; Level 7+ preferred.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience in childcare.
• Excellent organizational and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the preschool and afterschool services.
• Ensure compliance with TUSLA regulations and inspections.
• Administer ECCE, AIM, and NCS programs and reporting requirements.
• Monitor deadlines and implement service improvements.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of educators.
• Foster positive relations with families, children, and staff.
• Organize rosters and staffing; oversee CPD through staff meetings.
• Undertake additional duties as directed by company directors.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Change management

Delegation

Organisational skills

Team leadership

NCS hive knowledge

Education

FETAC/QQI Level 6+

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are very excited to announce that we are recruiting for a manager of Phoenix Childcare Luttrellstown.

Phoenix Childcare Luttrellstown offers two preschool classes each morning & two afterschool classes in the afternoon.

We are a growing company with a drive to provide high quality childcare to families in the community. We are seeking the right person to grow with the business as we expand.

Skills & Personality

The right candidate will:

• Have a positive attitude to work.
• Have good communication skills.
• Have attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Demonstrate a supportive management style. This is essential as we have a strong team of seven colleagues who run the service seamlessly. We are seeking a leader to support them in doing this.
• Have the ability to manage change & problem solve.
• Have the ability to delegate.
• Have excellent organisational skills.
• Be able to take direction from directors.
• Have good knowledge of national childcare scheme hive

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the service. This involves, but is not limited to:

• Overseeing the daily operations of the preschool and afterschool services.
• Ensuring compliance with Tulsa and the Department of Education inspections.
• The administration of the Early Childhood Education and Care Scheme (ECCE), Access and Inclusion Model (AIM), and National Childcare Scheme (NCS) programmes.
• Ensuring any reporting requirements are monitored, maintained, and completed on time.
• Managing deadlines efficiently.
• Implementing any necessary service programmes, systems, and operational processes to ensure the successful running of the service.
• Leading, coaching and developing a highly functioning team of educators.
• Developing positive, warm, and open professional relationships with families, children, and educators.
• Ensuring rosters & staffing of the service are well organised.
• Organising and leading regular continuous professional development (CPD) through staff meetings with the team of educators.
• Any other duties as required by the company directors.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Wage
• Uniform supplied by the company
• 21 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• Mileage paid for any business travel
• Non-contact time daily to conduct management duties

Essential Requirements

• 40 hour work week. Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 18:00.
• Management/supervisory experience is essential.
• Must have FETAC/QQI Level 6 or above. Level 7 or above is preferred. (Qualification must be on the list of recognised qualifications to work in the sector)
• Competent computer literacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage the running of a busy childcare service.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Deep knowledge of TUSLA regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of NCS hive