Sherpa Kids Lucan provides before school care, after school care and holiday care to children during term time and non-term time (school holidays).
We are looking for an experienced Childcare Programme Lead with a commitment for delivering a quality, dependable school age service. This role requires someone who is dedicated to forming strong partnerships with their staff teams, with schools, families and with children.
Working hours: 7.30am to 9.30am and 1 to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Approx 30 contact hours and 8 non contact hours per week (split shift) during school term and full days during holiday care.
Benefits of the role:
- Opportunity to take on more responsibility and manage a team
- Opportunity to grow and progress in the business
- Fun, energetic and playful work environment
- Extensive induction and training provided
- Opportunity to be part of an international team of childcare professionals
Requirements of the Afterschool Leader:
- Qualified in Childcare - preferable
- Experienced in childcare - minimum 3 years - this is a requirement
- Experience managing a team - preferable
- Ready to take on responsibility and manage a service
- Fluent English and excellent communication skills
- Long term contract only
Responsibilities of the Afterschool Leader:
- Manage a busy after school service.
- Supervise and support the team.
- Manage the admin for the service (during non contact hours).
- Be the point of contact for the team, management, parents and school.
- Work closely with management.
- Attend weekly team calls.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From €15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 38 per week
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Can you commute to Lucan with ease?
Experience:
- Childcare: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/06/2025
Expected start date: 07/07/2025