Overview
Northside Family Resource Centre's Sunshine Childcare Service and Riverside Early Childhood Centre continue to develop and promote good practice, with the child as the focus of all we do.
Working with the Early Years Manager, the Team Leader will have responsibility for the day-to-day care and education of children attending the service.
Responsibilities
Childcare
Day-to-day responsibility for the children including devising curricula that support their emotional, social, and physical development and oversee the implementation of their programmes.
Coordinate the planning and implementation of programmes appropriate for individual and group needs.
Support staff to plan and implement their programmes of learning.
Design mechanisms to implement Siolta and Aistear toolkit and monitor progress.
Deliver Incredible Years or another recognised programme to young children.
Use own initiative and imagination to continually update programmes and activities.
Direct and support the staff in the day-to-day running of the service.
Review and evaluate.
Staff
Work as part of a staff team to ensure delivery of a quality programme for children.
Coordinate the smooth running of staff timetables, rotas, breaks, etc.
Support the day-to-day running of the service.
Act up in the absence of the EY Deputy Manager.
Childcare Facility
Be responsible for cleanliness of the designated area.
Ensure that all equipment and resource materials are properly maintained.
Maintain the highest standards in relation to health, hygiene and safety on a day-to-day basis.
Share responsibility for areas of general use.
Parents
With EY Manager, support parents in their parenting roles.
Involve parents in aspects of the service and work co-operatively with them.
Disseminate relevant information and literature to parents.
Policies
Ensure awareness and implementation of all childcare policies and procedures.
Support the continual updating of policies, procedures, and staff handbook.
Implement Child Protection Policy and be vigilant for signs of concerns; report immediately to the Childcare Manager.
Observe all procedures as required in terms of care and control, safety, and good childcare practice.
Ensure relevant others (students, volunteers, parents, and visitors) are made aware of and adhere to all policies and procedures.
Training / Networking
Continually support the update and renewal of childcare practice and procedure by being open to own learning and development, identifying and completing relevant courses.
Participate in child-related courses, talks and workshops as requested by management.
Participate in team building, staff training and development sessions of Family Resource Centre.
Administration
Ensure the completion of all official roll-books, files, etc.
Prepare and submit regular and specific records/reports as requested, including: roll of children in each group, attendance records, waiting lists, staff forms, Accident Report Book, and support fee collection procedures with Administrator.
Other Relevant Responsibilities As Identified By Management.
Terms of Employment
Job Title: EARLY YEARS TEAM LEADER
Accountability: The Team Leader is an employee of the Board of Management of Northside Family Resource Centre.
Reports to the Early Years Manager; final responsibility rests with the Board of Management through the CEO.
Hours of Work: Full-time, 39-hour post Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 18:00.
Reduced hours may be considered but not less than 35 hours.
Salary pro rata.
Permanent position subject to continued funding.
Flexibility for occasional evening work; overtime not paid but time-off-in-lieu may be granted.
6-month probation period.
Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience, not less than €35,464 for 39 hours pro rata.
Confidentiality: Observe confidentiality at all times in relation to the business of the Family Resource Centre.
Holidays: Twenty-five days per annum pro rata plus public holidays and two Company Days.
Garda Vetting: In accordance with The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016, E-vetting will be required for the successful candidate.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
ESSENTIAL
Minimum two years working in an early year's setting.
Experience of working with children aged 0-6 years.
Active in meeting childcare regulations on one's own initiative.
DESIRABLE
Experience of working in a community setting.
Experience of working with children experiencing deprivation.
Volunteer work with children and/or young people.
Local knowledge.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to relate to young children.
Ability to play and be playful.
Able to relate to parents and relay information regarding their children's needs.
Education and Training
Essential
Minimum of QQI Level 6 in Early Years Care and Education.
DESIRABLE
QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care and Education.
Accredited in a complimentary area e.g.
Incredible Years; Play; Speech and language; Circles of Security.
Who You Are
Patient, kind, fun loving and outgoing.
Nurturing approach to relationships with children seeking attunement with the child and their needs.
Values
Flexible with regard to working hours.
Showing a deep respect for people from diverse backgrounds.
Supportive and non-judgmental of families.
How To Apply
Please DO NOT send your CV.
Only completed application forms on Hire Hive will be accepted for shortlisting.
Complete your application before Thursday 12th February 2026 at 12pm.
Informal enquiries: alisondore@northsidefrc.ie or 061-326623.
Northside Family Resource Centre is an Equal Opportunities employer.
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