Senior Early Years Services Manager

Respond; Tallaght; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days pro-rata

Education assistance

Maternity leave pay

Sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Purchasing schemes

Attendance bonus Holidays

Adoptive Leave

Surrogacy Leave

Fertility support leave

Job summary

Respond Early Year's Service in Ard Mor, Tallaght, is seeking an Early Years' Service Manager to lead the delivery of a high-quality play-based curriculum in accordance with Aistear and Siolta. This role acts as a positive role model, guiding staff to support children’s emotional, social and cognitive development within a safe environment.

The position requires a strong supervisory background, excellent communication, and dedication to high-quality education and care.

Qualifications

• A FETAC Level 7 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education is essential.
• A minimum two years of experience in a supervisory role is essential.

Responsibilities

• To work within the ethos, aims, and objectives of Respond.
• To follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times.
• To conduct observation and learning stories for all children.
• Organise materials and resources to reflect children's emerging interests and abilities.
• To implement a play based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters growth of self-esteem within all children.
• To support children's emotional, social and cognitive development.
• To assist in providing healthy snacks that meet children's growing needs and reflect cultural or dietary requirements.
• To develop and support parental involvement strategies that enhance children's learning experiences.
• Participate in reviews and evaluations of the service along with other staff and management.
• Provide ongoing support to all staff members, in relation to work time management and training needs.
• Undertake any other relevant tasks as may be required from time to time.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Initiative

Empathy

Education & Care

Flexibility

Professionalism

Development

Change management

Analytical skills

Education

FETAC Level 7 ECEC

Experience in Early Years

2+ years supervisory

Job description

Respond Early Year's Service in Ard Mor, Tallaght, is seeking an Early Years' Service Manager to lead the delivery of a high-quality play-based curriculum in accordance with Aistear and Siolta. This role acts as a positive role model, guiding staff to support children’s emotional, social and cognitive development within a safe environment.

The position requires a strong supervisory background, excellent communication, and dedication to high-quality education and care.