Enquiring Minds Childcare is a play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired crèche, preschool, and afterschool service with branches in Clane, Johnstown, and Prosperous. We are committed to providing high-quality care and education in a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment.
We are now seeking a Deputy Manager for our Prosperous branch to support the day-to-day operations of the centre, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Centre Manager in all aspects of daily operations, acting as Manager in their absence.
* Ensure compliance with Tusla Early Years Regulations, Core Funding, ECCE, NCS, AIM, and all other legislative and quality standards.
* Supervise and mentor staff, including daily room support, training, and annual reviews.
* Assist with staff rosters, attendance, and ensuring ratios are maintained.
* Support curriculum planning and implementation, ensuring a child-led, play-based, and inclusive learning environment.
* Promote child welfare and safeguarding, following all policies and procedures.
* Assist with communication to parents, meetings, and building strong partnerships with families.
* Ensure all health and safety, hygiene, and risk management requirements are followed across the centre.
* Contribute to events, team building, and continuous improvement of the service.
Requirements
* Minimum QQI Level 7 in Early Childhood Care and Education or DCYA recognised equivalent.
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in an early years setting, with at least 2 year in a leadership/supervisory role.
* Strong knowledge of Tusla regulations, Aistear, Síolta, and play-based practice.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
* Ability to work well as part of a team and support others in a busy environment.
* A genuine passion for working with children and families.
Benefits
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* Supportive management team and collaborative working environment.
* Staff appreciation events and wellbeing supports.
* Opportunities for career progression within Enquiring Minds Childcare.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €18.50-€19.50 per hour
Expected hours: 38 – 43 per week
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Kildare, CO. Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Location:
* Kildare, CO. Kildare (preferred)
Work Location: In person