Job Title: Manager of Kells Childcare Service

Role: Centre Manager at Kells Resource Centre Ltd t/a Kells Early Years

Reports to: Chairperson

Why Join Us?

Kells Early Years is currently seeking a vibrant and dynamic candidate to with a strong passion for education and care to join their dynamic team as manager of highly qualified professionals in a community-based service in County Kilkenny.

• Full time Permanent (40 hours per week)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• 22 days annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunities for training and development

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage the service in line with policies and procedures and meet all requirements of relevant funding organisations
• Manage a budget and maintain accounts
• Maintain all records as required by Pobal, DCECIY, HSE, Tusla and other relevant organisations
• Implementation of Aistear & Siolta along with the relevant regulatory Framework
• Manage and oversee the childcare service, including direct service provision and day-to-day supervision of Early Years Educators
• Co-ordinate and lead staff, including work rosters
• Network with appropriate statutory and voluntary agencies
• Inform Early Years Educators of policies and procedures in relation to good practice and facilitate adherence to it
• Liaise with room leaders regarding each child’s observation and assessment
• Report to and attend Board meetings and provide written reports
• Recruitment of staff in consultation with the Board of Management
• Liaise with parents/guardians on a regular basis regarding the ongoing progress and development of their children
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by the Board of Management
• Provide induction training, regular supervision and complete all relevant documentation for the course body, where early years students are on professional practice.

Qualifications/Experience

• Level 7/8 in Early Childhood Education & Care
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Childcare centre, with a minimum of two years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Comprehensive understanding of childcare regulations and best practices
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• FAR certification
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft office and excel
• Good Knowledge of the HIVE platform
• Experience in Capital Grant applications

Personal Specification

• A genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to their well-being and development
• Ability to lead a team
• Kindness, warmth, and responsiveness to the needs of children
• A capacity to communicate well and build relationships with children, staff and parents
• Understanding of good governance and compliance – Charity regulator knowledge would be preferable but not essential
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislations and regulations and Garda vetting systems
• Experience with administration and budget management
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Clear demonstration of the understanding of National Frameworks
• Appreciation of need for strict confidentiality
• Honesty and reliability

Terms and Conditions of Employment

1. Salary:
   Salary scales offered in current guidance with the ERO standard rates.
    
2. Probation
   A probation period of a minimum six months and subject to review.

For other benefits offered please contact the service provider.

All applications should be made by forwarding a cover letter and CV including references by email to Chairperson at chairpersonkellsccc@outlook.com

Closing dates for all applications is the 21st August 2025 @ 3 pm.

Any canvassing for positions will lead to automatic disqualification.

Applicants must provide all relevant qualification documentation before or on the day of interviews.