Job Category: Childcare Early years educator
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're reliable, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a role where responsibility and care go hand in hand, 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 34 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
Safely transport children to and from our services, ensuring a smooth and reliable journey each day
Create a calm,safeand respectful environment for children during transit
Support children when boarding and exiting the vehicle, ensuring their safety at all times
Carry out daily vehicle safety checks andmaintainhigh standardsof cleanliness and roadworthiness
Respond effectively to any incidents,breakdownsor emergencies, following company procedures
Support trips, outings and other authorised journeys that enrich the children's experience
Build positive, professional relationships with colleagues,parentsand centre teams
Contribute to a strong culture of safety,careand accountability across the service
What You'll Need to Succeed
Must-Haves
Full,cleanand valid Category D Irish driving licence
Valid Driver CPC qualification with up-to-date CPC Driver Card
Ability to provide up-to-date CPC compliance records
Previousexperience driving buses or large passenger vehicles
Strong awareness of road and passenger safety
Calm, responsible and dependable approach to work
Clear communication skills anda professional manner
Fluent English, both spoken and written
Nice-to-Haves
Experience working with or around children
Experience in a school, childcare or community transport setting
Basic first aid training
An understanding of child safeguarding principles
The Perks, the Pay, and the Purpose
What the Role Offers You
A meaningful role supporting children and families every day
A supportive, values-led team environment
Opportunities to grow and develop within a leading childcare organisation
A role where reliability, professionalism and care are genuinely valued
Salary & Benefits
Competitive pay: €***** per hour
30 paid holiday days (including bank holidays, with service-based increases)
discount on HSF Health Plan
€500 referral bonus per hire (unlimited)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Educational Assistance Programme
Thorough onboarding and induction programme
All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks in line with regulatory requirements and Tigers Childcare's Safeguarding Policy.
Tigers Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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