Floating Area Manager

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 Area Manager to support our Afterschool Care services across Leinster.

Location

This is a Leinster-based role supporting multiple Kids Inc. services across the region. Regular travel between centres is required.

About the Role

Our Afterschool programmes provide safe, welcoming, and engaging environments 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 Area Manager, you will provide leadership and operational support across our Leinster services. You'll work closely with Centre Managers and their teams, providing management cover where needed, supporting centres through busy periods, and helping to maintain the high standards of care and service that Kids Inc. is known for.

Every day is different, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and supporting teams to succeed.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing operational leadership and support across multiple Afterschool Care services in Leinster.
• Providing management cover for Centre Managers when required.
• Supporting, coaching, and mentoring Centre Managers and their teams.
• Monitoring service quality and ensuring centres maintain Kids Inc.'s high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance.
• Supporting Centre Managers with operational challenges and day-to-day service delivery.
• Building positive relationships with children, families, school staff, and colleagues.
• Carrying out regular centre visits and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive culture across all services.

What We're Looking For

• Previous management experience within the childcare, education, or a related sector.
• A minimum Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education or a related discipline.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child welfare, and regulatory requirements.
• A flexible, proactive approach with the ability to support multiple teams across different locations.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to your own car.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Fluency in Irish is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to complete Garda Vetting and reference checks.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working model
• 23 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays
• Education Assistance Programme
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Ongoing professional development through in-house and external training
• Travel expenses
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discount on childcare

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