Who we are:
Saint Brigid’s Day Nursery was established in 1940. We provide high quality preschool education in a caring environment.
We are a community based, state subsidised preschool facility with charitable status. We cater for 60 children aged from 2 ½ to 5 years of age.
Position 1- Preschool Teacher (maternity leave)
An experienced and qualified Preschool Teacher to cover a full time maternity leave position- commencing Wednesday 6th January 2021.
Position 2-Preschool Relief Teacher
A Preschool Relief Teacher to join our team. This is a casual fixed term contract for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. This vacancy is to provide relief cover only when Preschool Teachers are absent. The successful candidate must be flexible in their working hours and available to come to work on short notice.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Position 1- Preschool Teacher (maternity leave)
Ensuring the individual needs of children are identified and met.
Adhering to company policies, procedures and operational practices at all times. Ensuring positive working relationships are developed and maintained with children, staff and parent/guardians and carers.
Good communication skills- fluency in both spoken and written English.

Position 2-Preschool Relief Teacher
Ensuring the individual needs of children are identified and met.
Adhering to company policies, procedures and operational practices at all times.
Ensuring positive working relationships are developed and maintained with children, staff and parent/guardians and carers.
Good communication skills- fluency in both spoken and written English

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE
Position 1- Preschool Teacher (maternity leave)
An Early Childhood Care and Education/Montessori Degree, Qualification award Level 7/8 from a recognised body.
Relevant criteria for ECCE Scheme (minimum 3 years’ experience in a childcare setting).
Experience of dealing with challenging behaviours and special needs.
Knowledge and experience implementing Aistear and Siolta.
Position 2-Preschool Relief Teacher
A minimum Fetac Level 5 in Childcare.
Previous experience working in an early years setting.
Knowledge and experience implementing Aistear and Siolta.

HOURS
Position 1- Preschool Teacher (maternity leave): 32.5 hours
Position 2-Preschool Relief Teacher: as required
Please email your CV and Cover Letter to Deirdre at saintbrigidsdaynursery@gmail.com by Friday 4th December 2020.