Longford Women’s Link (LWL) is an organisation based in Longford Town which focuses on identifying and addressing key inequalities that prevent women in Longford achieving their full social and economic potential. “Catkins Early Years and Afterschools Service” is an established childcare service within LWL.
Catkins Nursery now wishes to recruit for the following position: Play Leader (After schools)
Department/Room: Afterschools and Montessori Room, Catkin’s Nursery
Report To: Childcare Manager
Job Purpose:
Working with the Childcare Manager to ensure the smooth day‐to‐day running of the Afterschools service as well as incorporating Montessori philosophy into pre-school care.
Responsible for supervision of Early Years Childcare assistants.
Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications required:
Qualifications
Minimum Level 7 Childcare – or a relevant qualification in Education
Montessori diploma/certificate from a recognised Montessori College
Or
BA in Early Childhood Studies with Montessori Training.
Experience
Minimum 3 years childcare experience is essential (After-schools and Montessori experience is desirable)
Competent in Arts & Crafts
Ability to keep the Montessori/pre-school environment to the required standards
Experience of managing and developing staff is essential
Knowledge of
Pre-school Regulations
National Standards for Preschool services
Montessori
Children First
Health and Safety
Knowledge of Síolta and Aistear.
This contract is from September 2015 to June 2016
The successful candidate must provide photographic identification and 2 written references from past employers, and will be subject to Garda Vetting. International Police Vetting must be sought prior to starting position (where relevant).
Interested candidates should forward a CV to:
Ali McKeon, Childcare Manager, Longford Women’s Link, Willow House, Ardnacassa Avenue, Longford.
or email childcare.manager@longfordwomenslink.org
Further information (including a detailed Job Description) can be obtained by telephoning 043-3341511 or emailing childcare.manager@longfordwomenslink.org
Closing date for receipt of applications Friday 24th July 2015 at 5pm.
Interview date –Friday 7th August & Monday 10th August.