Senior Early Years Service Manager

Respond!; Dublin; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days pro-rata

Further education and training

Maternity Leave pay

Sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Employee Purchasing Schemes

100% Attendance Bonus Holidays

Fertility Support Leave

Early Pregnancy Loss Leave

Job summary

Respond is seeking an experienced Early Years’ Service Manager to lead the new Respond Early Year’s Service in Rathborne, Dublin 15. You will oversee delivery of a high-quality, play-based curriculum under Síolta and Aistear, guiding staff and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will manage 40-hour weeks, promote parental involvement, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in collaboration with a dedicated team.
• Motivated to work on own initiative.
• Professional and enthusiastic disposition.
• Aptitude and empathy with children and families.
• Commitment to high quality Education and Care.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a high-quality play-based curriculum under Aistear/Síolta.
• Supervise and support staff to ensure safeguarding and quality standards.
• Oversee enrolments, registrations and compliance with childcare rules.
• Provide a safe, supportive learning environment indoors and outdoors.
• Encourage parental involvement in children’s learning.
• Monitor service performance and participate in evaluations.
• Support staff development and ongoing supervision.
• Perform any other relevant duties as required by the service.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Initiative

Professional demeanor

Empathy

Education quality

Flexibility

CPD

Analytical skills

Education

FETAC Level 7 in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

Respond is seeking an experienced Early Years’ Service Manager to lead the new Respond Early Year’s Service in Rathborne, Dublin 15. You will oversee delivery of a high-quality, play-based curriculum under Síolta and Aistear, guiding staff and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will manage 40-hour weeks, promote parental involvement, and drive continuous improvement.