St Catherine?s Community Services Centre
St Joseph?s Rd, Carlow
EXCITING VACANCY AS CHILDCARE MANAGER (FULL TIME)
An exciting opportunity has arisen in St. Catherine?s Community
Services Centre Carlow for a suitably qualified (Early Years
qualification, QQI level 7 plus) candidate who has the desire to make
a real difference in the lives of children & their families. The
Childcare Manager position is full time (**Apply on the
website**.**Apply on the website** hours weekly) and a pivotal
management role within the overall Centre.
AS MANAGER OF THE CHILDCARE DIVISION WITHIN THIS COMMUNITY SERVICE YOU
WILL:
* Effectively and efficiently manage two childcare services (in two
locations) to provide high quality early learning & care experiences
to the approx. **Apply on the website** children who attend daily.
* Manage a staff team of two deputy managers, an administrator and
**Apply on the website** early years educators including regular
support & supervision
* Build strong connections with parents and guardians to ensure the
best outcomes for children
* Engage with various stakeholders both locally, regionally &
nationally.
* Be a key part of the management team who provides vision and
strategy for future developments in the service
KEY COMPETENCIES FOR THIS ROLE INCLUDE:
* A child centred communicator with a thorough knowledge of child
development and its application to practice.
* Leadership skills and management experience. Applicants with the
ambition and skills required to ?step up? will be considered.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Have a strong emphasis on inclusive practice.
* IT, data management and report writing skills.
We value our team and aim to provide the optimal working environment
for all staff. As Manager of the Childcare service you will benefit as
follows:
* A Competitive salary ? _Our services are term time and close for
July and August. The Manager role is a full-time, **Apply on the
website** month per year role. There is flexibility around some unpaid
leave during the summer months._
* 5 days annual leave
* Paid sick leave
* Pension scheme contribution
* Bike to work scheme
* Access to external supervision?
* Paid study leave
* Contribution to course fees
* Travel expenses between services and as appropriate
This is an exciting opportunity for a professional childcare leader to
manage a community service that can make a real difference in the
lives of children & families and to embed a culture of high-quality
learning experiences for children in the service.
To apply please forward a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter
to Director of Services, St. Catherine?s Community Services Centre,
St. Joseph?s Road, Carlow R**Apply on the website** T4C6 or email it
to **Apply on the website**. The closing date for receipt of
applications is SUNDAY, THE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OF JUNE **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**.
_ST CATHERINE?S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND WELCOMES
SUITABLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FROM ALL SECTORS OF SOCIETY._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
