School Aged Childcare Deputy Manager

Inishowen Montessori Playschools Limited; Ventry; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Inishowen Montessori Playschools Limited in Ireland seeks a School Aged Childcare Deputy Manager. You will report to the Centre Manager and Directors, lead staff, and oversee curriculum delivery aligned with Síolta and Aistear frameworks. 45 hours per week with a rate of €18.50 per hour.

Essential qualifications include QQI Level 7/8 Early Years or equivalent and at least 3 years in a lead practitioner role. The role emphasizes safeguarding, staff development, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must hold QQI Level 7/8 in Early Years or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in a lead practitioner/managerial role.
• Irish language ability is valued (Irish C2-Master fluent).

Responsibilities

• Report to the Manager and act as Designated Person in Charge in their absence.
• Assist in staff recruitment, training, motivation, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure delivery of a dynamic emergent curriculum meeting each child’s needs.
• Maintain quality and safety standards across all operations at all times.
• Oversee child protection, incidents, and reporting to relevant authorities.

Skills

Administration

Analytical

Communications

Computer Literacy

Education

Level 7 QQI Early Years Graduate

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Role: School Aged Childcare Deputy Manager

Reporting to: Centre Manager & Company Directors

Essential Qualifications: QQI Level 7/8 Early Years Graduate (or equivalent) & 3+ years in a lead practitioner role

Hours: 45 hours per week

Rate of Pay: €18.50 per hour

Overall Duties

• Report directly to the Manager and act as Designated Person in Charge in their absence.
• Assist in staff recruitment, management, training, motivation, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure delivery of a dynamic emergent curriculum meeting individual children's needs.
• Maintain quality and safety standards across all operations at all times.
• Monitor child protection, complaints, incidents, and near-misses; take prompt remedial action and report child protection concerns to Tusla using Children First Guidelines.
• Maintain professional relationships with external agencies (TUSLA, Dept of Education, Pobal, EHO, Early Intervention Team).
• Serve as Designated First Aid, Fire Safety, and Deputy Child Protection Person.
• Facilitate inspections and ensure all required information is provided.
• Oversee daily service closing at 6:30pm.
• Provide room relief coverage during staff absences.
• Ensure all care and educational delivery is child-centred and aligned with Síolta and Aistear frameworks.
• Oversee developmental observations, Aistear assessments, and individual care/learning plans, including for children with additional needs.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within curriculum delivery.
• Ensure compliance with the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services Regulations 2016 / School Age Services Regulations 2018) and relevant standards.
• Provide direction, leadership, and support to childcare practitioners and students.
• Maintain statutory staff:child ratios and monitor daily staffing levels, rotas, and breaks.
• Conduct regular staff review meetings and address performance issues in line with company policy.
• Maintain required administrative records, incident/accident logs, fee records, and visitor logs.
• Ensure all centre policies and procedures (childcare, employment, health & safety) are implemented and reviewed regularly.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of all children and report potential risks or hazards promptly.
• Maintain professional communication and constructive feedback with parents/guardians.
• Organize and host welcome evening sessions for parents and follow up on queries.
• Attend and encourage staff participation in required meetings and training (e.g., First Aid, Manual Handling).
• Maintain flexibility and complete self‑directed professional development as needed.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal personnel and external stakeholders/agencies.
• The person appointed to this job shall not during the period of employment maintain professional confidentiality.

Sector

• education

Career Level

• Managerial

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 3
• Minimum Qualification: Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree) OR Early Childhood Care and Education or Equivalent
• Languages: Irish C2-Master (Fluent)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Administration, Analytical, Communications, Computer Literacy
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Initiative, Management
• Specialising In: early years education, school aged childcare educatio