Room Leader - Early Years Lead & Mentor (Ongar Village)

Tigers Childcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful leadership role

Supportive colleagues and growth

CPD and development programmes

Recognition for leadership and care

Job summary

Tigers Childcare in Ireland is seeking an experienced early years leader to deliver high-quality care across a centre. You will lead your room and team, shaping development for children while upholding standards.

With Garda Vetting support and a comprehensive benefits package, this role offers a meaningful leadership path, competitive hourly pay, generous holidays, and ongoing CPD to grow your career.

Qualifications

• 1 year of leadership experience in early years
• Fetac Level 6 in Early Childhood Education
• Copies of qualifications and 2 written references
• Garda Vetting will be managed for you
• International police clearance if applicable
• Leadership capability, reliability, empathy, and passion for working with children

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, full-time early years care and education, leading your room and team to support children’s holistic development.
• Ensure curriculum planning and learning experiences align with Aistear and Siolta, maintaining compliance and quality standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to your team, helping them support children’s development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a culture of professionalism, inclusion, safety, and care within your room and across the centre.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Reliability

Children care

Education

Fetac Level 6 in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Tigers Childcare in Ireland is seeking an experienced early years leader to deliver high-quality care across a centre. You will lead your room and team, shaping development for children while upholding standards.

With Garda Vetting support and a comprehensive benefits package, this role offers a meaningful leadership path, competitive hourly pay, generous holidays, and ongoing CPD to grow your career.