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Early Years Room Leader vacancy

ballycommon afterschool job advert 17 06 2026 (logo)

Ballycommon Preschool are now recruiting for a early years PRACTITIONER to join our TEAM as room leader
This role will also include duties of being Person in charge

Hours: 19 hours per week (mornings)

Early Years Practitioner Room Leader required for a busy community playschool.

✅Interested candidates must have minimum QQI level 6 qualification in ECCE or
higher
✅Commencing September 2026 in Ballycommon Community Playschool, Kilmurry
Cross, Tullamore
✅19 hours weekly – Monday to Friday – 9.00-12.30 p.m. daily
✅ Hourly rate: €18

Responsibilities include:
❗Ensuring the individual needs of children are identified and met.
❗Assess and plan for children’s learning based on their interests and needs.
❗Ability to work within a team.
❗Knowledge and awareness of early year’s regulations, relevant legislation and policies.

Successful applicant will need his/her own transport.

▶️To apply please send C.V. with references

Y. McDonald, p/p Community Childcare Steering Committee, Ballycommon, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, R35FY01or contact by email: bcchildcare@gmail.com

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