Senior Early Years Deputy Manager | Play-Based Education

Respond!; Leinster; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Training assistance

Maternity leave pay

Sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Employee purchasing schemes

Attendance bonus holidays

Fertility support leave

Early pregnancy loss leave

Job summary

Respond Housing Association is seeking an Early Years Deputy Manager for the Respond Early Year’s Service in Rathborne, Dublin 15. The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) and on-site, reporting to the Service Manager.

You will lead a play-based curriculum aligned with Síolta and Aistear, ensuring high-quality care while supporting staff and families. The package includes extensive leave, education support, and a range of additional benefits; Garda Vetting is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a supervisory role is essential.
• Fetac Level 7 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education is essential.
• Garda Vetting will be required on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Deputise and support the service manager.
• Deliver and implement a high-quality play-based curriculum under Aistear and Síolta guidance.
• Act as Person in Charge when the Manager is off-site.
• Organise materials and resources reflecting children’s interests and abilities.
• Support emotional, social and cognitive development of children.
• Provide healthy snacks meeting dietary needs and cultural variations.
• Develop parental involvement strategies to enhance learning.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Early Years setting experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Fetac Level 7 in Early Childhood Care & Education

Job description

Respond Housing Association is seeking an Early Years Deputy Manager for the Respond Early Year’s Service in Rathborne, Dublin 15. The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) and on-site, reporting to the Service Manager.

You will lead a play-based curriculum aligned with Síolta and Aistear, ensuring high-quality care while supporting staff and families. The package includes extensive leave, education support, and a range of additional benefits; Garda Vetting is required.