Job category: C hild day care centre manager Company: DAVENCREST LIMITED Job Location St Louis Ps Williams Park Dublin 6 D06 FD92 Start date: 23/03/2026 Contract type: Permanent Full-time Career level: Managerial Salary: ***** Euro Yearly Hours per week: 38 Remote/Blended Working: No Sector: E ducation Responsible for the day-to-day operations management of the centre, ensuring the provision of a quality service.
Main Duties Support employees in developing programmes and activities in response to the needs of the centre support staff in implementing the Kids Inc Positive Behaviour Management Policy Responsible for ensuring the daily numbers are updated as necessary Maintain close, effective, working partnerships with parents Manage complaints in a professional manner Keep parents updated regularly with weekly newsletters Support parental involvement in the centre wherever possible.
Responsible for staffing levels, recruitment, selection, induction of staff for your centre Liaising on a regular basis with HR in relation to staff issues Ensure all relevant staff records are kept up to date including OWT logs, certificates, training Sign off on accident reports Run risk assessments in line with our Policies and Procedures Ensure impeccable standards of cleanliness, hygiene infection control are maintained at all times in your centre Provide appropriate support supervision to all staff in the centre maintain accurate records of such.
Liaise with HR in the area of Disciplinary Grievance procedure, conducting meetings as required.
Ensure that quality standards are maintained at all times Arrange weekly staff meetings, ensuring that all staff have an opportunity to contribute to the agenda.
Support the senior Afterschool team with essential administration tasks Key Aspects Focus on quality standards in School Age Setting up to date on all relevant policy and legislation.
Live the Kids Inc mission statement everyday Commit to ongoing personal and professional development supported by peers team leaders.
General Ensure equipment for the centre is maintained to a high standard advise Afterschool Co-Ordinator immediately of any breakages, wear tear or replacements needed.
Co-ordinate school collections from multiple locations Balance petty cash on a monthly basis.
Ensure that filing systems which adhere to our GDPR policy are in place Report to Head Office at the end of each month with the appropriate paperwork.
Person Spec A team player who can both lead work with other employees in the delivery of a quality service.
A commitment to quality through close attention to detail and immediate action in the event of any oversights Clear and honest communicator, able to provide accurate reports and the ability to understand and accept mistakes.
Creative problem solver who is confident to deal with issues as they arise and report as necessary.
Strong Administration with keen organisational time management skills Qualifications and Experience Minimum one year experience working as an Afterschool Supervisor in a school setting Must be pursuing minimum Level 5 in relevant discipline Must hold a Bachelors degree in any field