Assisting the Manager in the Overall Centre Operations

Deputy Manager Required

Experienced Deputy Childcare Manageris required for our Creche and Montessori School inDublinSouth

You will generally not be based in a specific room but will float supporting the team & assistingthe Manager of the Centre
Some of your main duties and responsibilities will be:

·  Assisting the Manager in the overall centre operations

·  Responsibility for the standards of care and supervision of the children attending the centre.

·  Supporting staff in identifying the individual needs of children.

·  Supporting and supervising staff in the delivery of a best practice Aistear Curriculum whilst incorporating the Siolta Standards in everyday practices.

·  Assisting inthe recruitment, selection, induction and retention of staff.

·  Ensuring and organising Training and Development for new and existing staff.

·  Assisting in conducting reviews and appraisals on a yearly basis and any disciplinary hearings that arise.

·  Ensuring that food safety HACCP systems are in place regarding food preparation, handling and filing of system documentation.

·  Ensure that all staff are kept up to date on best practice in food hygiene and food handling and ensuring theirparticipation in HACCP training.

·  Assisting in maintaining financial systems in relation to the day-to-day expenditure and finance of the centre i.e. balancing petty cash on a monthly basis, fee and deposit receipts and refunds and collecting fees for extracurricular activities.

·  Ensure that appropriate filing systems are maintained in relation to records and information pertaining to the children, the staff and the general administration of the centre.

To be successful in this position, you must have:

·  Minimum qualification of FETAC level 6 in Childcare.

·  2-3 years previous management/ supervisory experience in a Creche and Montessori environment.

·  Fluent English.

·  Good Communication skills.

·  Ability to multi task.

If you have the relevant experience and qualifications for this position, then please submit your curriculum vitae for review.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and a cover note to

Kids Inc is an equal opportunities employer