Bellefield Early Years Centre is an inclusive mainstream pre-school in Enniscorthy, which caters for children from 2 years and 6 months old to school going age. Our aim is to support the holistic development of each child while working with families to develop a positive partnership between preschool and home. We provide an environment that is safe and happy, which allows children to express creativity, explore, question, analyse and learn in a fun and stimulating way.
Role
Part Time Room Leader for our Early Years Service. This is a Fixed Term contract commencing September 2026 to June 2027.
Hours of duty
23.75 hours a week over 41 weeks of the year. The role could develop into a full-time position in the future.
Key Duties
To provide a play based curriculum that fosters children's emerging interests, guided by the National Early Years Practice Frameworks Aistear and Siolta
To provide quality early childhood care and education to all children.
To guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe and caring environment.
To work in close collaboration with the Manager, members of the team and children's families.
To ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of all children in your care.
To act as the designated person in charge in the Team Leaders absence
To work closely with the Team Leader of the service to ensure the delivery of childcare and education to the highest standard
To act as a positive role model and to provide leadership to other staff members
A Full Detailed Job Description Is Available On Request.
Remuneration
€16.00 per hour.
Selection
Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews based on the information provided on the application form / CV. The short-listing selection criteria are based on the requirements of the job as outlined in each job advertisement.
Minimum Requirements
Essential
QQI (Fetac) Level 6 in Early Childhood Care & Education Major Award or equivalent (must be listed on the DCEDIY List of Early Years Recognised Qualifications)
Minimum of three year's experience in an early year's environment
Currently Eligible to work in Ireland
Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable:
Experience of working with children with disabilities
QQI (Fetac) Level 7 in Early Childhood Education and Care (or similar as listed on the DCYA recognised list of Early Years Recognised Qualifications).
Benefits
Co. Wexford Community Workshop (Enniscorthy) CLG T/A Reach Ability offer a range of benefits to staff including:
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Penny Bank, Christmas Savings Scheme
Excellent rate of pay
Free Garda Vetting
Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development
Education Assistance Programme
24 days annual leave (pro-rata)
Paid sick leave
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (minimum service period applies)
Opportunities for career progression
Employee discounts in our sister company
Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
Group Health Insurance Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Equal Opportunities
Reach Ability are equal opportunities employers.
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