Jobs Board

Current Vacancies in Early Learning and School Age Care Settings in Clare

If you would like an upcoming vacancy to be included on this Jobs Board, please send your details by 5pm on Tuesdays. The Board will be updated on a weekly basis. Each vacancy will be kept on the Board for a one-month period, unless otherwise advised.

Inchy Wincy Pre-School

Locality: Inch national school
Hours: 3.5 hrs/day when needed at short notice.
Position: Childcare assistant
Closing Date: Fri 18th April, 2025
Contact Person: Caitriona Talty
Phone: Not given

Lissycasey Laugh and Learn

Locality: Lissycasey, Ennis, Co Clare
Hours: 40
Position: Manager (for maternity leave)
Closing Date: Fri 21st March, 2025
Contact Person: Fiona Cleary
Other Details:

To be successful in this position, applicants must have the following:
• A childcare qualification is essential, with a level 7 or 8 qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience in management or deputy management role.
• Extensive knowledge of childcare regulations and guidelines.
• Be fluent in spoken and written English.
• Be highly organised with an ability to work as part of a cross-functional team.
• Computer Literacy is essential.
• Leadership, teamwork and communication skills are key to success.
• Enthusiasm for the position

This is an excellent opportunity to experience working in a busy childcare organisation with a great team of early years professionals.

We offer the following:
• Up to 22 days Annual Leave.
• Discretionary Christmas bonus.
• Up to 7 days paid Sick leave

Lissycasey Laugh and Learn

Locality: Lissycasey, Ennis, Co Clare
Hours: 37-40 hours per week
Position: Early Years Educator Room Leader
Closing Date: Wed 19th March, 2025
Contact Person: Fiona Cleary
Other Details:

Lissycasey Laugh and Learn are seeking the following positions:

Early Years Educator Room Leader

To be successful in this position, applicants must have the following:
• A childcare qualification is essential, with a level 7 or 8 qualification preferred.
• 1 year’s experience is favorable but not essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Maintain professionalism in all aspects of childcare.
• Be committed to the provision of quality childcare and educational service and have enthusiasm for the position.
•Salary €15.50 – €16.78 per hour

This is an excellent opportunity to experience working in a busy childcare organisation with a great team of early years professionals.

We offer the following:
• Up to 22 days Annual Leave.
• Discretionary Christmas bonus.
• Up to 7 days paid Sick leave.
• 10 weeks fully paid maternity leave.

Please send your CV along with a cover letter to Lissycasey Laugh and Learn, Lissycasey, Ennis V95 PT86, Co. Clare or email to manager@lissycaseylaughandlearn.com
by Wednesday 19th March.

ABC Future Heroes Preschool

Locality: Cooraclare- 30 minutes outside Ennis / 10 minutes outside kilrush
Hours: 40 hours a week
Position: Early Years Educator
Closing Date: Sat 8th March, 2025
Contact Person: Thais Santos
Other Details:

We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic, motivated persons to join our team of excellent staff.
Minimum FETAC level 5 in an early year’s qualification.
Excellent communication skills – fluency in both spoken and written English.

Kildysart Kidz Care and Education

Locality: Kildysart - 20 minutes outside Ennis.
Hours: 30 hours a week
Position: Early Years Educator and SAC Assistant - Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: Fri 28th February, 2025
Contact Person: Lesley Wallace
Phone: Not given
Other Details:

We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic, motivated persons to join our team of excellent staff. The Early Years Educator/Sac Assistant will work with the Room Leader and other staff to ensure the individual needs of the children are identified and met, observe children and plan, carry out and evaluate activities. Ensure standards of health and hygiene are maintained and that all policies & procedures are adhered to.

The ideal candidate must have:

· Minimum FETAC level 5 in an early year’s qualification,

· SAC Assistant: Minimum FETAC level 5 in an early year’s qualification is desirable but not essential.

· Working experience in an early year’s setting is desirable

· Excellent communication skills – fluency in both spoken and written English

· Be knowledgeable in Aistear & Síolta

· Ability to use their initiative, be friendly and work as part of a team

· Desirable: First Aid, Manual Handling (Training will be provided)

The Role offers:

· Competitive Salary (based on qualifications and experience)

· 20-23 days annual leave per year

· Sick Pay

· Employee childcare discount

· Other benefits throughout the year (including a discretionary Christmas Bonus)

· CPD is encouraged and often subsidised

· A good working environment

· Maternity top up pay

· Working hours between 7.30-6.00

Please send a copy of your CV together with a cover letter to: Lesley Wallace, Kildysart Kidz Care and Education, Main St, Kildysart, Co. Clare or email: info@kildysartkidz.ie

Miss Gráinnes Holy Family Montessori School

Locality: Ennis town centre
Hours: Preschool/Montessori
Position: Preschool/Montessori position available. Level 5/6 or 7.
Vacancy Issued On: Wed 5th February, 2025
Closing Date: Not stated
Contact Person: Grainne Kelly
Phone: Not given

Cairde Nua

Locality: Moy, Lahinch
Hours: 9am -12 noon
Position: Early Years Educator
Vacancy Issued On: Thu 20th February, 2025
Contact Person: Sue Garrahy
Other Details:

Please send copy of CV, Qualification Cert and Two References to ncairde@gmail.com

Contact:

Clare County Childcare Committee,
1 Kilrush Road,
Clonroad Beg,
Ennis, County Clare, Ireland
V95CXP1

Phone: 065 6864862

Email: info@clarechildcare.ie

Opening Times:

Monday - Thursday 9-5pm
Friday 9-4pm
(Lunch 1-2pm)

Company Registered Number: 349550
Registered Charity Number: 20050641

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