Early Years Deputy Manager

Salary range: €23,832 per annum

Experience: Level 7 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education

Closing date: Fri, 04 Jul 2025

Description:

SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. 

The Role:

We are currently looking to recruit a permanent Early Years Deputy Manager (22.5hours per week, across 5 days) to join our Children & Family Services team in Ozanam House Resource Centre, Dublin 1. The post holder will have responsibility in overseeing high-quality early years care and education at Ozanam House, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and development of all children and the effective performance of staff and programmes. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills RequiredEducation:

• Minimum QQI Level 7 in Early Childhood Care and EducationExperience:

• At least 4 years working directly with children in an early years setting.

• Supervisory or mentoring experience is advantageous.

Knowledge:

• Sound understanding of Aistear, Síolta, and current childcare legislation and practices.Skills Required:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Strong initiative, flexibility, and a supportive, team-based approach.

The person must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy

• Be respectful

• Be flexible

• Demonstrate sound work ethics

• Confidentiality

• Other

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