Floating Afterschool Centre Manager

Join Kids Inc.

Join Kids Inc. and help children thrive after the school day in a fun, active, and supportive environment.

With over 25 years of experience in childcare, Kids Inc. is one of Ireland's leading providers of Early Years and Afterschool Care. We operate over 70 onsite Breakfast and Afterschool programmes nationwide, alongside our Creche and Preschool services.

We are currently recruiting a Floating Centre Manager to support our Afterschool services across Leinster.

Location

This is a Leinster-based role, supporting different Kids Inc. services across the region.

You will work at one centre at a time, providing management cover and support where needed. Regular travel between centres is required, so a full driving licence and access to your own car are essential.

About the Role

Our Afterschool programmes provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging home-from-home environment where children can relax, complete their homework, and take part in a wide range of fun and enriching activities at the end of the school day.

As a Floating Centre Manager, you will provide management cover and support across different Afterschool services. You may step into a Centre Manager role when a manager is absent, support a centre during busy periods, or provide additional management support where needed.

You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service while you are there, leading the team and ensuring children receive a high standard of care.

Every day will be different, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, meeting new teams, and working across different locations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the Afterschool service while providing cover
• Leading, supporting, and motivating team members to deliver a high-quality service
• Organising weekly programmes and activities in line with company guidelines
• Delegating responsibilities and ensuring staff are fully informed of plans and expectations
• Supporting children's social, emotional, physical, and creative development
• Building positive relationships with children, families, school staff, and colleagues
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all children
• Completing administration and record keeping as required
• Supporting different centres and teams across Leinster as needed

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years' professional experience working with children
• Previous management or supervisory experience in a childcare, educational, or related setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting, training, or mentoring team members
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A relevant childcare or teaching qualification is desirable
• Full, clean driving licence and access to your own car
• Flexible and comfortable working across different locations
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Willingness to complete Garda Vetting and reference checks

What's In It For You?

• €19.00 - €21.00 per hour
• Guaranteed minimum 20 hours per week
• Paid, certified in-house training
• Travel expenses
• Career progression opportunities across a nationwide organisation
• Ongoing support from experienced managers and child development specialists
• Employee referral programme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• The opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives every day

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