Centre Manager Mat Cover Ridgewood

Company: Tigerschildcare
Location: Ridgewood
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description for Centre Manager
Hours: 42.5 hours (including 5 hours non-contact time)
We are seeking a dedicated Centre Manager and senior childcare team member. This role combines practitioner responsibilities with management duties, ensuring high-quality standards and best practices are maintained. The successful candidate will work closely with the Deputy Manager and staff team.
Benefits & What We Offer:

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• FlyeFit Gym Discount
  
• HSF Health Plan with 10% discount
  
• Referral bonus of ---250 for introducing new colleagues
  
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  
• Paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, including bank holidays, with increments based on service length
  
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  
• Educational Assistance Programme
  
• Thorough onboarding induction
  
• Quarterly team meetings
  
• Break room facilities
  
• On-site parking
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  
• Act as the Designated Person in charge of the Centre.
  
• Deliver a dynamic, emergent curriculum tailored to children's individual needs.
  
• Maintain all agreed quality and safety standards consistently.
  
• Monitor child protection issues, parent concerns, complaints, near-misses, incidents, and accidents, ensuring immediate remedial action and proper recording. Report child protection concerns as necessary.
  
• Work with the Deputy Manager to develop the service, source additional funding, and complete applications timely.
  
• Stay informed on early childhood care and education developments via media, emails, and networking.
  
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with external agencies, including TUSLA and the Early Intervention Team.
  
• Monitor occupancy levels to ensure maximum capacity and financial sustainability.
  
• Ensure the building is maintained to a high hygiene standard.
  
• Serve as the Designated First Aid Officer.
  
• Act as the Deputy Designated Child Protection Liaison.
  
• Serve as the Designated Fire Safety Officer.
  
• Be available for inspections by the Early Years inspector, providing all necessary information.
  
  Requirements:
  
  
• Minimum Level 6 qualification in childcare; Level 7/8 preferred.
  
• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in an early years setting, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.
  
• In-depth knowledge of inclusive early childhood education and care.
  
• Detailed understanding of current legislation relevant to early years.
  
  If you are ready to advance your career and meet these requirements, please follow the link to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
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  The job location is Ridgewood.
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