School Age Service Manager

Salary: €20.89- €24.59 per hour

(Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience)

Staff Benefits:

• Annual leave of 23 days plus additional company days
• Further education and training assistance
• Maternity Leave pay
• Sick pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee Purchasing Schemes
• 100% Attendance Bonus Holidays
• Adoptive Leave
• Surrogacy Leave
• Fertility Support Leave
• Early Pregnancy Loss Leave

Job Purpose: 

To act as a positive role model and be responsible for the delivery and implementation of a high quality play based curriculum under the guidance of the national quality frameworks Aistear and Síolta both indoors and outdoors. To, guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe and caring environment as part of the childcare team.

Responsibilities

• To work within the ethos, aims, and objectives of Respond.
• To promote and adhere to the services ethos and mission of Respond.
• To follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times.
• To conduct observation and learning stories for all children.
• Organise materials and resources to ensure that they reflect the children’s emerging interests and abilities.
• To implement a play based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters the growth of self esteem within all children.
• To support children’s emotional, social and cognitive development.
• To assist in providing healthy snacks that meet children's growing needs and reflect variations in culture or dietary requirements.
• To develop and support parental involvement strategies that enhance children’s learning experiences.
• Participate in reviews and evaluations of the service along with other staff and management.
• Provide ongoing support to all staff members, in relation to work time management and training needs.
• Undertake any other relevant tasks as may be required from time to time.

Person Specification:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Leadership qualities
• The ability to work in collaboration with a dedicated team
• Highly motivated to work on own initiative
• A professional and enthusiastic disposition
• Aptitude and empathy with children and families
• Commitment to high quality Education and Care
• Flexible and adaptable
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Change management skills
• Analytical skills

Qualification & Experience:

• A FETAC Level 7 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education is essential
• A number of years of experience working in an Early Years or school age setting is essential
• A minimum two years of experience in a supervisory role is essential