Vacancy: Childcare Practitioner [Afterschool Service]

[Fixed Term Contract]

Westmeath Community Development (WCD) is recruiting for a number of Childcare Practitioner positions for our Afterschool services in the Mullingar area.

About the Role

• Job Title: Childcare Practitioner
• Location: Afterschool services in the Mullingar area
• Contract: Fixed Term contract to August 2026 [renewed subject to funding]
• Hours: 20-hours/week (afternoon hours normally from 1.30-5.30pm daily)
• Salary: Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Start date: Expected start date will be last week of August 2025

Application Process

• Completed Application Form only [CVs not accepted] emailed to Vanessa Moore, HR Manager vmoore@westcd.ie by Friday 25th July 2025
• Please reference application: CCW25

Selection Process

• Shortlisting may apply
• Second round interviews may apply
• Reference checks will apply
• Garda Vetting will apply
• A panel may be created as a result of the recruitment process. Candidates will remain on the panel for a six-month period.

Westmeath Community Development is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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