Creche Manager – Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Full-time Permanent Competitive salary based on experience

A community-based childcare service in Mullingar is seeking an experienced and motivated Centre Manager to oversee the full operation of a busy high-quality early years setting. This role is ideal for Early Years professionals who are currently working in the sector and ready to progress into a meaningful leadership position within a community environment.

The Centre Manager will lead a large multi-room service caring for over 100 children. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality educational practice strong parent partnerships and a positive structured working culture across the centre.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing child development curriculum planning and programme delivery
• Ensuring high-quality practice across all rooms and age groups
• Building strong trusting relationships with parents and the wider community
• Managing Tusla compliance inspections policies and communication
• Leading staff development training mentoring and ongoing support
• Providing guidance and leadership to new and existing team members
• Creating a positive structured and collaborative working culture
• Working in partnership with the Board as this is a community childcare service

We are seeking a candidate with both strong leadership skills and a positive proactive attitude.

You should be:

• Currently working in the Early Years sector (Room Leader Deputy Manager Manager etc.)
• Confident in managing and motivating teams with clarity empathy and professionalism
• Someone who genuinely wants to do their job well improve and contribute positively
• A person who enjoys working in a community-based environment with strong values
• An excellent communicator able to build relationships and maintain strong parent partnerships
• Knowledgeable in child development curriculum planning and quality frameworks

Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 7 in Early Childhood Education (Level 8 preferred)
• Proven leadership experience within the sector

• A warm supportive atmosphere rooted in community values
• Strong parent partnerships and meaningful family engagement
• A sense of purpose and impact within the local area
• Flexibility in responsibilities depending on your strengths
• Long-term opportunities for professional growth and development
• A workplace where your leadership genuinely shapes the daily experience of children and staff

• Salary aligned with experience
• Full-time Contract
• Location: Mullingar Co. Westmeath

Email your CV to Ref: Mullingar