Job IntroductionDeputy Manager - BalgriffinContract:40 Hours + 2.5 non contactHours: 42.5 HoursTo be the Deputy Manager and senior member of the childcare team working. Combining the practitioner role with the management role and to take responsibility for ensuring high quality and best practice standards are maintained at the service. To work in close co-operation with the Manager and staff team.Benefits & What We Can Offer YouCompetitive salaryFlyeFit Gym DiscountedExclusive Colleague Lifestyle & Learning Discount PlatformAccess to HSF Health Plan with 10% discount benefitReferral bonus for introducing new colleagues (250 euro), UnlimitedEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP), Further development and training within the industry.30 paid holiday days, including bank holidays (Holiday increments based on length of service)5 days statutory sick paymentContinuing Professional Development (CPD)Colleague Recognition Rewards (Tigers stripes Programme)Neuro-divergent supportEducational assistance Programme to support colleagues in their developmentThorough onboarding induction ProgrammeColleague Appreciation DaysQuarterly paid team meetingBreak roomOn-site ParkingDutiesTo report to the ManagerTo act as Designated Person in charge in the absence of the ManagerBe responsible, in consultation with the Manager for recruitment, management, training, motivation and performance of all staff.Ensure a dynamic emergent curriculum is delivered to meet the individual needs of children attendingMonitor and ensure that all agreed quality and safety standards are maintained alwaysMonitor all child protection issues; parents' issues; complaints, near-misses, incidents and accidents to ensure that any necessary remedial action is taken immediately. Ensure all issues and actions are recorded. Report ChildSupport the Manager to develop the service to its full potential ensuring that all opportunities in sourcing additional funding are enabled and applications completed in a timely manner.Keep up to date on matters relating to early childhood care and education generally, i.e. media/emails, networking etc.Establish, develop, and maintain professional working relationships with all external agencies, including TUSLA and the Early Intervention TeamReview and monitor occupancy levels, to ensure they are maintained to maximum capacity levels in line with service ethos and objectives and to ensure financial sustainability.To ensure the building is maintained to a high level of hygieneTo be the Designated First Aid PersonTo be the Deputy Designated Child Protection Liaison PersonTo be the Designated Fire Safety PersonTo be available to the Early Years inspector if an inspection takes place and to ensure all appropriate information is supplied during an inspection.RequirementsMust obtain a minimum level 6 in childcare, Level 7/8 PreferredMinimum of 3 years post qualification experience working in an early years setting, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of inclusive early childhood education and careDemonstrable and detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the early years.Take a Look At Our Socialshttps:///@tigers.childcare