School Aged Care Leader

Northside Community Enterprises (NCE Ltd); Ireland; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Community Enterprises (NCE Ltd) in Cork, Ireland, is seeking a School-Aged Care Team Leader for a full-time, in-person role at Little Hands Churchfield Afterschool Service. You will oversee daily operations, lead the afterschool team, and plan age-appropriate activities for children aged 4–12.

The role requires a QQI Level 6 or higher in Early Childhood Care & Education (or related field), 2 years’ experience with school-aged children, First Aid, and Child Protection training, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with school-aged children.
• First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• Child Protection training, or willingness to complete.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the daily operation of the afterschool programme.
• Planning and overseeing creative, recreational, educational and age-appropriate activities.
• Supervising, supporting and motivating the School-Aged Care team.
• Building positive relationships with children, families, school staff and colleagues.
• Supporting children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
• Promoting positive behaviour management and effective conflict resolution.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate attendance, accident/incident and other required records.
• Promoting health, safety, cleanliness and a welcoming environment.
• Assisting the Centre Manager with programme development, evaluation and quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisation

Education

QQI Level 6 or higher in Early Childhood Care & Education, Childcare, Social Care or related field

Job description

Northside Community Enterprises (NCE Ltd)

LITTLE HANDS, Redemption Road, Cork, Co. Cork, T23 YW62

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Job Description

Little Hands Churchfield Afterschool ServiceChurchfield Terrace West, Cork

Vacancy: School-Aged Care Team Leader – Full-Time

Little Hands Churchfield Afterschool Service is seeking an experienced, organised and enthusiastic School-Aged Care Team Leader to lead the day-to-day organisation and management of our afterschool programme for children aged 4–12 years.

Key duties include:

• Leading and managing the daily operation of the afterschool programme.
• Planning and overseeing creative, recreational, educational and age-appropriate activities.
• Supervising, supporting and motivating the School-Aged Care team.
• Building positive relationships with children, families, school staff and colleagues.
• Supporting children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
• Promoting positive behaviour management and effective conflict resolution.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate attendance, accident/incident and other required records.
• Promoting health, safety, cleanliness and a welcoming environment.
• Supporting risk assessments and best practice in health and safety.
• Assisting the Centre Manager with programme development, evaluation and quality improvement.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with school-aged children.
• Leadership or supervisory experience desirable.
• QQI Level 6 or higher in Early Childhood Care & Education, Childcare, Social Care or related field.
• First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• Child Protection training, or willingness to complete.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.

Hours: Full-time

Location: In person

The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting.