Childcare Room Leader, Pembroke Cork ( 2-3 year olds)

We are looking for an experienced, dedicated Early Years Room Leader to join our team of childcare professionals at our full-day care service based in Pembroke, Cork in our explorers RoomHours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.Positions: 1 x Room Leader (Explorers Room)Salary: €15.30 - 17.05 per hourJob Role: the successful candidate with be our Room Leader and will take responsibility for ensuring high quality and best practice standards are maintained in the room and in the service, generally. This a key supervisory position of accountability. This role involves close co-operation with the Manager and the Early Years Practitioners in relation to the overall delivery of service provided by the service. The post-holder should also understand the links between the service and the various activities provided by the service as part of the overall service management.Benefits & what we can offer you:Competitive salaryEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Educational AssistanceEmployee Recognition RewardsExclusive Employee Lifestyle & Learning Discount PlatformReferral bonus for introducing new employees20 days annual leaveHoliday increments based on length of serviceFurther development and training within the industryProgression opportunities within the companyThe opportunity to work with a team of dedicated childcare professionalsDuties & Responsibilities: Day to day childcare tasks which will be outlined in more detail upon application - a brief outline of duties/responsibilities is listed below:To act as a positive role model and lead the staff team in the room in the delivery of a programme of the highest standard and in accordance with Aistear and Síolta both indoors and outdoors.To support and assist in the provision of full time day care of the highest quality, in a holistic setting.To, guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe and caring environment as part of the childcare teamTo act, if required as a key worker to specified childrenEnsure the safety, security and well-being of all children in your careTo adhere to the Child Care 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016, the Child Care Act 1991, and all other relevant legislation and Regulations.To adhere to good practice guidelines in relation to Aistear, Síolta, and policy documentEnsure the safety, security and well-being of all children in your careTo ensure all quality and safety standards are maintained in the Service always with specific responsibility for your designated roomTo be knowledgeable of all policies and procedures and to follow them accordingly.Candidate Requirements: Candidates who do not meet the requirements listed below will not be considered..Candidates must at least 1 years experience in a similar role.Candidates must hold a minimum of Fetac Level 6 (or recognised equivalent) in a childcare qualification.Candidates who hold from level 6 - 8 qualification are preferred.Candidates with LINC qualification are preferred.Candidates must provide copies of qualification and 2 x written references at time of interview.Candidate details will be submitted for Garda vetting.Candidates who have lived outside of the jurisdiction for 6 months or more must provide international police vetting.If the above job description sounds like you and you are ready to take the next step in your career please hit Apply Now below, we can't wait to hear from you!!