Job Advertisement: Crèche Business Manager – Caisleán Óir, Childcare and Afterschool Glinsk Community Childcare Centre.

Job Advertisement: Crèche Business Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as the Crèche Business Manager at Caisleán Óir, Glinsk, Co. Galway. As the Crèche Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient running of the crèche on a day-to-day basis and safeguarding the continued sustainability of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the welfare and development of children accessing the service, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment.
• Working closely with the children, staff, and parents to provide a child-centered approach to

learning and development.

• Managing the crèche team effectively, providing guidance and supervision, and fostering a

fair and caring environment.

• Ensuring compliance with Children First Guidelines and all relevant regulations and curricula.
• Developing and implementing business, financial, and administrative strategies, including

financial forecasting and cashflow management.

• Representing the service during inspections by relevant authorities.
• Building positive relationships with parents, guardians, and the wider community.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• FETAC Level 6+ in Management.
• Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare/Social Care related discipline, FETAC Level 6+ desirable.
• Experience in managing staff and motivating teams.
• Knowledge of Pre-school Regulations 2006 and Child Protection.
• Administrative and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication and team-player skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Desirable Skills and Qualifications:
• Current First Aid and Fire Safety Certificates.
• IT skills, particularly MS Excel.
• Knowledge of Employment Laws.
• Full clean driver’s license.
• Employment Details:

Full-time contract (subject to funding) 35 hrs per week

Salary: €38,402.25-€42,060.24 (currently under review) depending on qualifications & experience

Annual leave of 20-25 days (some fixed in line with service closure, e.g., Christmas).

Willingness to attend out-of-hours meetings as required.

Caisleán Óir is an equal opportunities employer

If you are a passionate individual with a commitment to child development and business management, and you meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Application Procedure:

To apply, please submit your updated CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and suitability for the role (full job description on request) glinskchildcarecommittee@gmail.com.  The closing date for applications is 5 p.m.  28^th Aug 2023 , Interviews commencing 1^st September 2023   Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvasing will disqualify.

Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of children in our community!