Room Leader - Pembroke

Room Leader – Tigers Childcare

Pembroke | Full-time (41.5 hours a week) | Permanent | €18.00 to €19.28 per hour

At Tigers Childcare, we don’t just hire for roles — we hire for impact. Whether you work directly with children, support behind the scenes, or lead teams across services, your work helps shape a nurturing environment where children – and colleagues – can thrive.

If you are organised, values-driven, and ready to contribute to something bigger, this could be your next chapter.

Why We Do What We Do

Tigers Childcare creates exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. With 33 centres and growing, we’re one of Ireland’s leading childcare providers – committed to quality, inclusion and continuous improvement.

The same values that guide how we support children – curiosity, care, consistency and high expectations – shape how we support our teams. At Tigers, we invest in your development, prioritise wellbeing, and make sure everyone feels they belong.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Deliver high-quality, full-time early years care and education, leading your room and team to support children’s holistic development.
• Ensure curriculum planning and learning experiences align with Aistear and Siolta, maintaining compliance and quality standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to your team, helping them support children’s development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a culture of professionalism, inclusion, safety, and care within your room and across the centre.
• What You’ll Need to Succeed

Must-Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar early years leadership role
• Fetac Level 6 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Education
• Level 6–8 qualifications preferred
• LINC qualification preferred
• Copies of qualifications and 2 written references
• Garda Vetting (we will manage this for you)
• International police clearance if applicable (for those who have lived abroad 6+ months)

Fluent English

Leadership capability, reliability, empathy, and passion for working with children

Nice-to-Haves

• Previous experience leading a team or managing a classroom
• Strong understanding of Aistear and Siolta frameworks
• Interest in developing a long-term career in childcare leadership
• The Perks, the Pay, and the Purpose
• What the Role Offers You
• A meaningful leadership role in a values-driven childcare centre
• Supportive colleagues and clear opportunities to lead and grow
• Access to training, CPD, and industry-leading development programmes
• Recognition for your leadership, care, and attention to detail
• Salary & Benefits
• Competitive hourly rate: €18.00 to €19.28 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience) (The rate is inclusive of a location-specific supplement of €2 and payable while assigned to the Pembroke centre)
• 30 paid holiday days (including bank holidays, with increases based on service length)
• 5 days statutory sick pay
• FlyeFit Gym discount
• 10% discount on HSF Health Plan
• €500 referral bonus