Room Leader- 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

At Tigers Childcare, we don’t just hire for roles — we hire for impact. Whether you work directly with children, support behind the scenes, or lead teams across services, your work helps shape a nurturing environment where children – and colleagues – can thrive.

If you're organised, values-driven, and ready to contribute to something bigger, this could be your next chapter.

Why We Do What We Do

Tigers Childcare creates exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. With 33 centres and growing, we’re one of Ireland’s leading childcare providers – committed to quality, inclusion and continuous improvement.

The same values that guide how we support children – curiosity, care, consistency and high expectations – shape how we support our teams. At Tigers, we invest in your development, prioritise wellbeing, and make sure everyone feels they belong.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• 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.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Must-Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar early years leadership role
• Fetac Level 6 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Education
• Copies of qualifications and 2 written references
• Garda Vetting (we will manage this for you)
• International police clearance if applicable (for those who have lived abroad 6+ months)
• Leadership capability, reliability, empathy, and passion for working with children

Nice-to-Haves

• Previous experience leading a team or managing a classroom
• Strong understanding of Aistear and Siolta frameworks
• Interest in developing a long-term career in childcare leadership

The Perks, the Pay, and the Purpose

What the Role Offers You

• A meaningful leadership role in a values-driven childcare centre
• Supportive colleagues and clear opportunities to lead and grow
• Access to training, CPD, and industry-leading development programmes
• Recognition for your leadership, care, and attention to detail

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: €17.50 to €19.28 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
• 30 paid holiday days (including bank holidays, with increases based on service length)
• 10% discount on HSF Health Plan
• €500 referral bonus per hire (unlimited)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Educational Assistance Programm
• CPD and career development
• Comprehensive onboarding and induction
• Quarterly paid team meetings
• Break room and on-site parking

All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks in line with regulatory requirements and Tigers Childcare’s Safeguarding Policy. Tigers Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.