Early Years Service Manager - Tallaght

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for a meaningful role in a purpose-driven organisation? At Respond, we believe in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive, and staff can grow. Our aim is to deliver high-quality, play-based education that makes a real difference. If you're ready to bring your skills, creativity, and care to our service then we want to hear from you!

Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. If you do not "tick every box" there are likely other valuable attributes and skills that you have, that would make you a great fit for the organisation. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply.

Role: Early Years' Service Manager

Location: Respond Early Year's Service, Ard Mor, Tallaght

Reporting to: Regional Manager

Terms: 32.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Contract: Term-time, permanent

Salary: €20.89- €24.59 per hour

(Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience)

Staff Benefits:

Annual leave of 23 days Pro-rata, plus additional company days

Further education and training assistance

Maternity Leave pay

Sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Employee Purchasing Schemes

100% Attendance Bonus Holidays

Adoptive Leave

Surrogacy Leave

Fertility Support Leave

* Early Pregnancy Loss Leave

Job Purpose:

To act as a positive role model and be responsible for the delivery and implementation of a high quality play based curriculum under the guidance of the national quality frameworks Aistear and Siolta both indoors and outdoors. To, guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe and caring environment as part of the childcare team.

Responsibilities

To work within the ethos, aims, and objectives of Respond.

To promote and adhere to the services ethos and mission 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 ensure that they reflect the children's emerging interests and abilities.

To implement a play based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters the 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 variations in culture 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.

Person Specification:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong Leadership qualities

• The ability to work in collaboration with a dedicated team
• Highly motivated to work on own initiative
• A 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
• Change management skills
• Analytical skills
• Qualification & Experience:
• A FETAC Level 7 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education is essential
• A number of years of experience working in an Early Years setting is essential
• A minimum two years of experience in a supervisory role is essential