New exciting opportunity to play a major role supporting children in our
Early Years Education Service.
Early Years Education Manager
(40 hours per week)
LYCS aims to provide a positive working supportive environment in recognition of the essential work our staff carry out every day. This exciting position will provide staff with an opportunity to grow professionally in our unique setting.
We promote personal development leading to job satisfaction and achievement of professional goals as we strive for excellence.
Our visionary Manager will ensure that the service is operating smoothly, is responsive to the needs of the parents, children and staff and will be an important role model to the children in their care.
Your role will be to work with the CEO to lead a team of staff and ensure the effective and efficient direction of the human, financial and material resources of our Early Years Service.
The ideal candidate will have:
· A love of working with children and a kind, fun and nurturing disposition.
· Hold a minimum of QQI Level 6 or higher in Early Years Education (or equivalent).
· Be an inspiring leader, passionate about delivering a vibrant and responsive early years education service.
· Knowledge of Aistear, Siolta and the HIVE.
· Excellent organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
· Finance, fee management and budgeting experience.
What we offer:
· Extremely attractive salary with excellent employment package including pension and yearly bonus.
· Additional annual leave with a minimum of 27 days paid leave + Sick pay.
· Funded training courses and opportunities to gain further qualifications.
Apply by sending CV and covering letter to LYCS [email protected]
or by post to the CEO , LYCS, Metropolitan House, James Joyce Street, Dublin D01 YC57. www.lycs.ie
LYCS is an equal opportunities employer and also provides the following services: adult education, early school leavers education and global citizen information programmes.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:
- Yearly bonus
Benefits:
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mountjoy, Dublin, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- FETAC/QQI Level 6 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: LYCS-CrecheManager2025