Early Years Team Leader (Full-Time)

Sunshine Childcare Service & Riverside Early Childhood Centre
Northside Family Resource Centre

Full-time positions available Pension scheme 25 days annual leave Ongoing training & career development Career progression opportunities

Northside Family Resource Centre is seeking an experienced enthusiastic and child-centred Early Years Team Leaders to join our growing Early Years team. Our childcare services are rooted in community inclusion and high-quality early childhood practice where every child is encouraged to flourish in a safe supportive and stimulating are looking for a leader who can inspire support and guide staff while ensuring the highest standards of care and education for children aged 06.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated team that values professional growth collaboration and the important role Early Years Educators play in shaping childrens futures.

As an Early Years Team Leader you will play a vital role in the daytoday running of the service and motivating your team by creating positive early learning experiences for children aged 06 years. Working closely with the Early Years Manager you will oversee curriculum planning staff coordination quality practice and the creation of a nurturing stimulating and safe environment for children.

Childcare & Curriculum Leadership

• Take daytoday responsibility for the care learning and development of children aged 06.

• Design and oversee curricula that support childrens emotional social cognitive and physical development.

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of programmes tailored to individual and group needs.

• Support staff to plan and deliver highquality learning experiences.

• Lead the implementation of Aistear and Síolta including monitoring progress and embedding best practice.

• Deliver Incredible Years or another recognised programme to young children (training may be provided).

• Review evaluate and continually enhance programmes and activities.

Team Leadership & Operations

• Work collaboratively with the Early Years team to ensure a highquality programme.

• Coordinate staff rotas timetables and breaks to support smooth daily operations.

• Provide guidance direction and support to staff in their daily work.

• Act up in the absence of the Early Years Deputy Manager.

• Promote a positive supportive and professional team culture.

Childcare Facility & Safety

• Ensure the highest standards of health hygiene and safety across the service.

• Maintain a clean safe and wellorganised environment.

• Ensure equipment and materials are properly maintained and fit for purpose.

• Share responsibility for general areas of the facility.

Parents & Families

• Work with the Early Years Manager to support parents in their parenting roles.

• Build positive respectful relationships with families.

• Share relevant information regarding childrens progress and needs.

• Encourage parent involvement in the service.

Policies Compliance & Child Protection

• Ensure awareness and implementation of all childcare policies and procedures.

• Support the ongoing development and updating of policies procedures and staff handbooks.

• Implement the Child Protection Policy and report concerns immediately to the Childcare Manager.

• Ensure students volunteers parents and visitors adhere to all policies and procedures.

Administration & Reporting

• Ensure accurate completion of roll books attendance records waiting lists staff forms and other documentation.

• Prepare and submit reports as required.

• Maintain high standards of recordkeeping and compliance.

Training & Professional Development

• Engage in continuous professional development and support staff to do the same.

• Participate in training workshops and team development sessions.

• Stay informed of best practice and regulatory requirements.

• Minimum two years experience working in an Early Years setting.

• Experience working with children aged 06.

• Ability to meet childcare regulations independently and proactively.

• Minimum QQI Level 6 in Early Years Care and Education.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to relate to young children and engage in playful nurturing interactions.

• Ability to communicate effectively with parents regarding childrens needs.

• Patient kind funloving and attuned to childrens emotional and developmental needs.

• Respectful supportive and nonjudgmental approach to families.

• Flexibility regarding working hours.

• Experience working in a communitybased setting.

• Experience supporting children experiencing deprivation.

• Volunteer experience with children or young people.

• Local knowledge.

• QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care and Education.

• Accreditation in a complementary area (e.g. Incredible Years Play Therapy Speech & Language Circle of Security).

At Northside Family Resource Centre we recognise that our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where staff feel valued respected and empowered to develop professionally.

Northside Family Resource Centre is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and worklife balance. Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave (prorata)

• 2 additional privilege days

• Up to 14 paid sick days

• Employercontributory pension scheme

• Access to training CPD and professional development opportunities

• Supportive communityfocused working environment

Fulltime roles only available Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 18:00.

Some flexibility for occasional morning evening or weekend work may be required (time-off-in-lieu provided).

31200 - 37300 per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Salary is based on a 37.5-hour week and will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis for 35 or 39-hour contracts.

Northside Family Resource Centre Locations.

• Garda Vetting in line with the National Vetting Bureau Acts .

• Sixmonth probationary period.

• Commitment to confidentiality at all times.

To apply please upload your CV and complete the application questions through HireHive. Applications will only be considered where both the CV and application questions have been fully completed.

For informal enquiries contact:

Alison Dore

061-326623

Candidates who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be required to provide:

• Two professional references including one from their current or most recent employer.

• Evidence of all qualifications listed on their application form including relevant certificates and awards.

• Any additional documentation required to support pre-employment checks.

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory receipt and verification of references qualifications Garda Vetting and any other required pre-employment checks.

Northside Family Resource Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer.