Brightsparks Community Childcare Service



Brightsparks Community Childcare Service have an opportunity available to join our team.

Check out below to learn more or give us a call on 052 9154896 with any questions you may have.


 

Childcare Manager (Maternity Leave)

 

 

Location: Brightsparks Childcare Centre, Ballingarry, Thurles, South Tipperary.

 

Organisation overview:

Ballingarry (Thurles) Community Development CLG is an Enterprise centre with a full day care Community Childcare Service, community services and Community Employment scheme. The organisation operates from two sites a) An Enterprise Centre in Ballingarry Lower and b) a purpose built childcare building adjacent to the Centre.

The project has been in existence since the early 2000’s.

 

Applications are invited for the position of Childcare Manager (Maternity Leave Contract)

 

The manager will ensure high standards of care, education, safety and well-being of children, their families and staff. The ideal candidate will manage and oversee the running of a thriving Childcare Centre in Ballingarry, providing a full day-care service including pre-school and crèche.


Qualifications / Experience:

  • Level 8 Childcare, Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent essential.
  • Training and experience in managing staff.
  • Training and thorough knowledge of The Children First Guidelines.
  • Training and experience in monitoring and implementing HACCP and health and safety procedures.
  • A thorough knowledge of, and experience in implementing, the Pre-School Regulations and best practice as well as, Aistear and Siolta.
  • A working knowledge of the HIVE portal and Pobal funding streams.
  • The ideal candidate will have strong people skills. She/he will have strong team management skills and will have the ability to work in partnership with the Board, parents and staff.
  • She/he will have strong communication, organisational, planning, I.T, financial and administrative skills. This will include managing and maintaining required regulations.
  • Motivation, energy and an ability to work and lead within a team setting and grow the Enterprise.

 

39 hour working week. Short term contract.

 

Evening and weekend work may be a feature of this employment.

 

Apply with CV and cover letter to:

General Manager, Unit 1 Enterprise Centre, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, E41 K091.

 

Or email applications to: slieveardaghcite@gmail.com

 

For further information or full job description: contact 052 9154896 EXT. 1 or

Email: slieveardaghcite@gmail.com

 

 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5th September 2024 at 5pm (late applications will not be considered)

 

Shortlisting may apply.

 

Interviews will be held on week of the 9th September 2024.

 

This position is subject to POBAL funding, Garda Vetting, two references and a full clean driver’s license.

 

Ballingarry (Thurles) Community Development CLG is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

 

         

Job Description

To Apply


Apply with CV and cover letter to:

General Manager,

Ballingarry (Thurles) Community Development CLG,

Unit 1 Enterprise Centre,

Ballingarry Lr,

Thurles,

Co. Tipperary.

Or email applications to: slieveardaghcite@gmail.com


For further information:

Phone 052 9154896 EXT 1 or

Email: slieveardaghcite@gmail.com


Ballingarry (Thurles) Community Development CLG is an Equal Opportunities Employer.


We look forward to hearing from you.