Duties and Responsibilities

• Take day to day responsibility for children.
• Lead the ECCE Scheme for the Naíonra.
• Ensure high standards of care at the Naíonra.
• Develop curriculum in line with Aistear and Síolta.
• Prepare long term, medium term and short term plans.
• Ensure a good standard of hygiene.
• Undertake training as required.
• Revise policies and procedures as required.
• Adhere to Child Protection Policy of Naíonra Cholmcille and report any concerns.
• Maintain all records as required by Pobal and Tusla.
• Represent Naíonra Cholmcille during Pobal and Tusla inspections.
• Ensure adequate insurance and all safety equipment is maintained and regularly serviced ie. Fire Equipment etc.
• Develop ongoing positive relationships with parents.
• Organise regular staff meetings.
• Co-ordinate recruitment, induction, appraisal and training requirements for staff.
• Be able to take charge and direct children and staff in case of an emergency.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, any breach of confidentiality about children or their families in the Naíonra.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required.

Requirements

• Qualification FETAC Level 6 or above in Childcare.
• Experience in the Childcare sector.
• Good organisational and team skills.
• Good standard of conversation through Irish
• Good ability to communicate with parents, team and children.

If interested please send an application, along with CV and copies of qualification certificates and 2 references to naionracaitlin@gmail.com before 12.00pm 20th July 2020.

Start date 24 August 2020