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Little Haven Education Childcare Service
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Early Years Practitioners
POSITION
• Full Time
• Working with 1yr to 3yr olds
• Immediate Start
REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum FETAC Level 5 Childcare or higher
❗Experience
WHAT WE OFFER
✅Competitive Salaries (based on qualification and experience)
✅Excellent conditions & state of the art facility
✅Uniforms provided free of charge
✅Rewards for long-serving employees & work attendance record
✅Opportunities for CPD
✅Staff social nights
✅Staff bonus & annual leave vouchers
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter
CONTACT DETAILS
Anne, M: 086 054 9000, E: littlehaven@mail.com
Join our enthusiastic & energetic team
• Full Time
• Working with 1yr to 3yr olds
• Immediate Start
REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum FETAC Level 5 Childcare or higher
❗Experience
WHAT WE OFFER
✅Competitive Salaries (based on qualification and experience)
✅Excellent conditions & state of the art facility
✅Uniforms provided free of charge
✅Rewards for long-serving employees & work attendance record
✅Opportunities for CPD
✅Staff social nights
✅Staff bonus & annual leave vouchers
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter
CONTACT DETAILS
Anne, M: 086 054 9000, E: littlehaven@mail.com
Join our enthusiastic & energetic team
Early Years Childcare (Tullamore)
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Childcare Practitioner (Preschool)
POSITION
• Part Time, Afternoons, 1:00 to 5:30pm, Tuesday to Friday
• Would like the candidate to have some flexibility to work some full days due to sick leave or holiday leave, with notice given
REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum Level 5 Childcare or Level 6 Childcare Qualification
❗Paid employment experience favourable, but not essential
DUTIES
▶️To be responsible for a group of 6 or 8 children. Working alongside a Room Leader.
WHAT WE OFFER
✅Uniforms
✅CPD
✅Sick Pay
RATE OF PAY
ERO pay scale, start off at €13.65, but also qualifications and paid employment experience will be reviewed
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV will suffice, but a small bit in the email to advise what the candidate is interested in
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Friday 2nd May 2025
CONTACT DETAILS
Manager: Niamh Coughlan, E: earlyyearstullamore@gmail.com
• Part Time, Afternoons, 1:00 to 5:30pm, Tuesday to Friday
• Would like the candidate to have some flexibility to work some full days due to sick leave or holiday leave, with notice given
REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum Level 5 Childcare or Level 6 Childcare Qualification
❗Paid employment experience favourable, but not essential
DUTIES
▶️To be responsible for a group of 6 or 8 children. Working alongside a Room Leader.
WHAT WE OFFER
✅Uniforms
✅CPD
✅Sick Pay
RATE OF PAY
ERO pay scale, start off at €13.65, but also qualifications and paid employment experience will be reviewed
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV will suffice, but a small bit in the email to advise what the candidate is interested in
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Friday 2nd May 2025
CONTACT DETAILS
Manager: Niamh Coughlan, E: earlyyearstullamore@gmail.com
Early Years Childcare (Tullamore)
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Childcare Practitioner (Creche Area)
POSITION
• Full Time, 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
• September Start – opportunity for some part-time summer work in July and August
REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum Level 5 Childcare or Level 6 Childcare Qualification
❗Paid employment experience favourable, but not essential
DUTIES
▶️To be responsible for a group of 5 or 6 children. Working alongside a Room Leader
WHAT WE OFFER
✅Uniforms
✅CPD
✅Sick Pay
RATE OF PAY
ERO pay scale, start off at €13.65, but also qualifications and paid employment experience will be reviewed
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV will suffice, but a small bit in the email to advise what the candidate is interested in
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Friday 2nd May 2025
CONTACT DETAILS
Manager: Niamh Coughlan, E: earlyyearstullamore@gmail.com
• Full Time, 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
• September Start – opportunity for some part-time summer work in July and August
REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum Level 5 Childcare or Level 6 Childcare Qualification
❗Paid employment experience favourable, but not essential
DUTIES
▶️To be responsible for a group of 5 or 6 children. Working alongside a Room Leader
WHAT WE OFFER
✅Uniforms
✅CPD
✅Sick Pay
RATE OF PAY
ERO pay scale, start off at €13.65, but also qualifications and paid employment experience will be reviewed
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV will suffice, but a small bit in the email to advise what the candidate is interested in
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Friday 2nd May 2025
CONTACT DETAILS
Manager: Niamh Coughlan, E: earlyyearstullamore@gmail.com
Little Wishes Preschool & Afterschoo
Sunday, 13 April 2025 | Clonfanlough, County Offaly
Early Year's Practitioner
We are seeking to fill the following positions:
• Preschool/After school assistant:
This is a permanent position 30+ hours per week.
The requirement for this position is Fetac level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Preschool/After school leader:
This is a permanent position 30+ hours per week.
The minimum requirement for this position is a level 6 qualification in early childhood education
(levels 7,8 are not necessary however, they would be an advantage).
Candidates should:
• Have a passion for working with children
• Have good communication skills with an ability to work as part of a team
• Be capable of working on their own initiative
• Have good knowledge of the underlying principles of early years education
• Be confident in planning the daily routine and activities around the Aistear curriculum.
Benefits offered:
• We pay above current ERO rates
• We will offer flexible hours to suit your needs where possible
• Uniforms supplied
• End of year bonus
Interested? We would love to hear from you
Email your CV to lesleykeenaghan@hotmail.com
Or call Lesley on 0863582174
We will be happy to answer any queries you may have about the above-mentioned positions.
• Preschool/After school assistant:
This is a permanent position 30+ hours per week.
The requirement for this position is Fetac level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Preschool/After school leader:
This is a permanent position 30+ hours per week.
The minimum requirement for this position is a level 6 qualification in early childhood education
(levels 7,8 are not necessary however, they would be an advantage).
Candidates should:
• Have a passion for working with children
• Have good communication skills with an ability to work as part of a team
• Be capable of working on their own initiative
• Have good knowledge of the underlying principles of early years education
• Be confident in planning the daily routine and activities around the Aistear curriculum.
Benefits offered:
• We pay above current ERO rates
• We will offer flexible hours to suit your needs where possible
• Uniforms supplied
• End of year bonus
Interested? We would love to hear from you
Email your CV to lesleykeenaghan@hotmail.com
Or call Lesley on 0863582174
We will be happy to answer any queries you may have about the above-mentioned positions.
Skippy's Creche & Preschool
Friday, 11 April 2025
Assistant Manager (Office Based)
Duties:
Support Manager in the smooth running of the service, ensuring a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for the children, while also being responsive to the needs of the parents.
Assisting with staff management and administration duties.
Requirements:
✅Good knowledge of Childcare and Tulsa regulations.
✅Level 6 qualification required, while Level 7/8 preferred.
✅Previous management experience in Childcare essential including staff management.
✅Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
Competitive Salary
Good terms and conditions.
Immediate Start
Apply with CV and cover letter to skippyscreche@gmail.com
Support Manager in the smooth running of the service, ensuring a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for the children, while also being responsive to the needs of the parents.
Assisting with staff management and administration duties.
Requirements:
✅Good knowledge of Childcare and Tulsa regulations.
✅Level 6 qualification required, while Level 7/8 preferred.
✅Previous management experience in Childcare essential including staff management.
✅Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
Competitive Salary
Good terms and conditions.
Immediate Start
Apply with CV and cover letter to skippyscreche@gmail.com
Kinnitty Community Preschool
Wednesday, 19 February 2025 | Kinnitty
Early Years Educator
Kinnitty Community Playschool are looking to recruit an Early Years Educator for this ECCE year.
This position is a term time position.
✅Requirements
❗Knowledge of the Access and Inclusion Model desirable.
❗Minimum qualification of Level 5 in Early Childhood Care & Education required.
❗Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
❗First aid, manual handling desirable.
❗Genuine love of working with and caring for children.
✅Approx 15 hours a week.
✅Position immediate start pending Garda Vetting.
✅Garda Vetting required and will be applied for through our service.
If you would like to apply for this position please send your C.V. with a cover letter to kinnittyplayschool@yahoo.ie
This position is a term time position.
✅Requirements
❗Knowledge of the Access and Inclusion Model desirable.
❗Minimum qualification of Level 5 in Early Childhood Care & Education required.
❗Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
❗First aid, manual handling desirable.
❗Genuine love of working with and caring for children.
✅Approx 15 hours a week.
✅Position immediate start pending Garda Vetting.
✅Garda Vetting required and will be applied for through our service.
If you would like to apply for this position please send your C.V. with a cover letter to kinnittyplayschool@yahoo.ie
Little Scholars
Wednesday, 19 February 2025 | Tullamore
Early Years Practitioner vacancy
Little Scholars Childcare are seeking to employ a full time practitioner who is dedicated and enthusiastic.
We welcome candidates who hold a minimum level 5 qualification, Experience as an Early Years Practitioner preferable, you will play a crucial role in the care and education of children aged between 6months and 5yrs 6 months.
✅ Key Responsibilities:
Daily Duties to include:
Caring for and engaging with children in a nurturing environment ensuring that all of their physical, emotional and social needs are met.
Communicating to the manager consistently and regularly in order to best meet the needs of the children, parents and team members.
Developing and implement age-appropriate activities that stimulate learning, and offer children opportunities to reach their full potential in line with our Aistear Curriculum.
Create a safe and stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity and exploration.
Carry out physical hygiene and feeding routines in an efficient manner whilst ensuring that the children’s emotional well-being is considered.
❗ Requirements:
Minimum level 5 qualifications in Early Years Education and Care.
Enthusiasm and passion for working with children in order to help them reach their full potential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team, who place the child central to all practices.
Capability of working with and meeting the needs of the children and families in our care.
Garda vetting and reference checks will be conducted for all applicants.
➡️Please send up to date Curriculum Vitae to infolscholars@gmail.com
We welcome candidates who hold a minimum level 5 qualification, Experience as an Early Years Practitioner preferable, you will play a crucial role in the care and education of children aged between 6months and 5yrs 6 months.
✅ Key Responsibilities:
Daily Duties to include:
Caring for and engaging with children in a nurturing environment ensuring that all of their physical, emotional and social needs are met.
Communicating to the manager consistently and regularly in order to best meet the needs of the children, parents and team members.
Developing and implement age-appropriate activities that stimulate learning, and offer children opportunities to reach their full potential in line with our Aistear Curriculum.
Create a safe and stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity and exploration.
Carry out physical hygiene and feeding routines in an efficient manner whilst ensuring that the children’s emotional well-being is considered.
❗ Requirements:
Minimum level 5 qualifications in Early Years Education and Care.
Enthusiasm and passion for working with children in order to help them reach their full potential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team, who place the child central to all practices.
Capability of working with and meeting the needs of the children and families in our care.
Garda vetting and reference checks will be conducted for all applicants.
➡️Please send up to date Curriculum Vitae to infolscholars@gmail.com
Bright Beginnings
Thursday, 13 February 2025 | Ferbane
Full and Part Time Positions
Full time 32 hours per week
Part time 25 hours per week
Minimum level 5 qualification in Early Years Education
Please send CV to brightbeginningsferbane@yahoo.ie
Part time 25 hours per week
Minimum level 5 qualification in Early Years Education
Please send CV to brightbeginningsferbane@yahoo.ie
Early Years Childcare
Monday, 20 January 2025 | Tullamore
Preschool Practitioner
We wish to expand our team.
We are looking for applicants with a Childcare Level 5 qualification.(Level 6 desireable)
Job Type: Part time
Expected hours: 16 per week
Schedule: Tuesday- Friday
We are looking for applicants with a Childcare Level 5 qualification.(Level 6 desireable)
Job Type: Part time
Expected hours: 16 per week
Schedule: Tuesday- Friday
Killeigh Community Preschool and Aftersc
Wednesday, 08 January 2025 | Killeigh
School Age Practitioner
Killeigh Community Pre-school and Afterschool are seeking applications for a School age Practitioner for the AFTERSCHOOL.
The post will be from Monday to Friday: 20-25 hours a week afternoons
The ideal candidate will have:
✅Experience working with children in a childcare setting .
✅Excellent Communication and Organisational Skills
✅Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
✅A genuine passion for working with children.
✅A Level 5 qualification in Childcare would be desirable
For more enquiries please contact Sandra Gibson on 0879749797
To apply please send CV and Cover letter to killeighpreschool@yahoo.ie
Please mark the subject link JOB ADVERT ATTN: SANDRA GIBSON
The post will be from Monday to Friday: 20-25 hours a week afternoons
The ideal candidate will have:
✅Experience working with children in a childcare setting .
✅Excellent Communication and Organisational Skills
✅Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
✅A genuine passion for working with children.
✅A Level 5 qualification in Childcare would be desirable
For more enquiries please contact Sandra Gibson on 0879749797
To apply please send CV and Cover letter to killeighpreschool@yahoo.ie
Please mark the subject link JOB ADVERT ATTN: SANDRA GIBSON