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.

Scoil Mhuire After School Club

Locality: Lahinch
Hours: 15hrs per week
Position: Childcare Worker for School Club Team
Closing Date: Mon 30th June, 2025
Contact Person: Melanie Stone
Other Details:

We are looking for a childcare worker to join our after school club team. We are open Mondays to Thursdays (term time) from 1.30pm to 5pm, and on Fridays 1.30pm to 2.30pm. The ideal person will have a background in childcare and preferably a qualification in childcare or equivalent. If you are interested in finding out more about the position, please contact Melanie on 087 621 9258 or email: stone.melaniejane@gmail.com

Spraoi Community & District Childcare

Locality: Miltown Malbay
Hours: 25 & 40 hours
Position: Early Years Educators - Two Positions
Closing Date: Fri 20th June, 2025
Contact Person: Josephine Hanrahan
Phone: 0657079893
Other Details:

SPRAOI Miltown Malbay Community & District Playgroup Ltd are currently recruiting for a Full Time and Part Time Early Years Educator, we provide first class Care and Educational Needs to Children in the Community & District of Miltown Malbay. We have a highly trained professional workforce, and we are currently looking to add to our team.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE:-

• The ideal candidate would need to be enthusiastic and creative with a passion for Early Years Education and a genuine love of working with children.
• Have excellent communication skills, the ability to engage, support and build positive relationships with children & families.
• Provide a warm nurturing environment supporting a child led emerging playbased curriculum.
• Work in partnership with colleagues and parents.
• Have a good understanding of Aistear Curriculum & Siolta Standards & Childcare Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
• Be proficient in all required paperwork within the setting.
• Work well both independently and as part of a team.
• We require a minimum FETAC Level 5 Childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Desirable levels of experience from a minimum of one year in a Childcare Setting or equivalent…
• Information required for Garda vetting, employment will not commence until Vetting is received, or Police Vetting if required.
• Competitive salary (above national standard rates). 22 Days Annual Leave.
• Paid CPD and approved training. 5 Days Sick Leave Paid.

Please email CV FOA Manager
malbayspraoi@eircom.net
before 20th of June 2025.

New Quay National School

Locality: Burren, New Quay, Co. Clare H91 HY40
Hours: To be confirmed
Position: After School Coordinator
Closing Date: Sat 31st May, 2025
Contact Person: Mary Reidy
Other Details:

New Quay National School, Burrin, New Quay, Co. Clare. H91 HY40, seeks After School Coordinator.

Commencing September 1st 2025. For further information please email New Quay NS at

scoilnaboirne@gmail.com

Little Deers Childcare

Locality: Ennistymon
Hours: 35
Position: Early Years Educator
Closing Date: Fri 30th May, 2025
Contact Person: Christina Hayes
Other Details:

To be successful in this application, applicants must have the following:
• Knowledge of Aistear Curriculum
• Proven ability to work professional and effectively with parents and staff while display open communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and in collaboration with others
• Minimum QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care, First aid and manual handing desirable
• Professional approach to work and open to own learning and development
• Able to stay calm and react well under pressure
• Flexible with regard to working hours
We offer the following:
• Additional annual leave days.
• Working hours between 8-5:30
• Sick Pay.
• CPD courses are often subsidise
• Other benefits throughout the year (including a discretionary Christmas Bonus
Applications will only be accepted by CV and a cover letter. Please submit CV and Cover letter to christina@nortwestlarefrc.ie.

Clare Haven Services

Locality: Ennis
Hours: 29 hours per week over a 5 day period.
Position: Children & Young Peoples Supports Coordinator (Part Time)
Closing Date: Wed 28th May, 2025
Contact Person: Not stated
Phone: Not stated
Other Details:

Clare Haven Services is a voluntary organisation dedicated to supporting women and children experiencing domestic abuse. Through the provision of refuge accommodation, outreach, and specialist support services, we are committed to promoting safety, dignity, and empowerment for all those who engage with our service.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Children and Young People (CYP) Support Coordinator to join our team. This vital role holds overall responsibility for the coordination, development and delivery of holistic services for children and young people both within our refuge and across the wider community.

This includes ensuring therapeutic, educational, and developmental needs are met, while maintaining regulatory compliance, overseeing professional practice, and embedding trauma-informed, child-centred approaches throughout the service. The Coordinator also provides direct support to families and promotes interagency collaboration to enhance outcomes for children affected by domestic abuse.

Contract Status: Fixed Term Contract for 18 months.

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum (pro rata).

Salary The salary for this post is based on the HSE consolidated pay scales, €57,015 – €61,481 and will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Successful applicants must have

  • Minimum of degree level 8 in Early Childhood Education.

And

Essential Qualifications and Experience

  • A minimum of three years’ experience working with children and families is essential.
  • Experience in the context of domestic abuse or trauma is desirable but not essential.
  • Proven track record of staff supervision and effective coordination.
  • In-depth understanding of child protection legislation and regulatory frameworks for early years and school-age childcare.
  • Strong interagency collaboration and advocacy skills.
  • Proficiency in administrative systems and digital record-keeping,
  • Desirable proficiency and familiarity with the Hive portal.

Personal Attributes

  • A deep commitment to the welfare, rights, and voices of children and young people.
  • Empathetic, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed/trauma aware approach.
  • Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of professionalism and confidentiality
  • Resilient, flexible, and proactive in a dynamic service environment.
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Other Requirements

  • Garda Vetting is mandatory.
  • Full, clean driving licence and access to own transport is desirable.
  • Essential that you have a willingness to work occasional evenings, unsociable hours or weekends, as required.

Application Process:

Apply by submitting a cover letter identifying how you are a suitable candidate, with a copy of your CV to: recruitment@clarehaven.ie with “Children and Young People Supports Coordinator” in the subject line of your email.

Shortlisting may apply.

Closing Date for Application: Wednesday 28th May 2025 at 12 noon.

Interview Dates: Interviews will be held during the week commencing 2nd June 2025. Interviews can be conducted either remotely or in person.

Clare Haven Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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

Kildyzart Kidz Care and Education CLG

Locality: Kildysart
Hours: 5 hours a day, more hours possible with qualifications.
Position: Afterschool Room - Eary Years Educator Position
Closing Date: Fri 18th April, 2025
Contact Person: Lesley Wallace
Other Details:

Job Description

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

The ideal candidate must have:

Eary Years Educator Position

· 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

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

· Passion for working with children from 4 to 12 years of age

· Hourly wage TBC

· May suit a person studying Childcare.

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

· 5 hours a day, more hours possible with qualifications.

Start date from: ASAP

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

Little Scholars Preschool 

Locality: Ennis
Hours: 12.00 to 3.00 pm Monday to Friday, term time
Position: Early Years Educator Position child care level 5 - Immediate start
Vacancy Issued On: Mon 14th April, 2025
Closing Date: Not stated
Contact Person: Saundra Slattery
Phone: 065 68 40492

Miss Gráinnes Holy Family Montessori School

Locality: Centre of Ennis
Hours: 9am to 1pm (20 hours) 
Position: Room Leader in preschool class - level 6/7 required
Vacancy Issued On: Thu 17th April, 2025
Closing Date: Not stated
Contact Person: Gráinne Kelly
Other Details:

Good rates.

Experience desirable.

Immediate start or can start in September 2025.

Ms Grainne’s Holy Family Montessori School

Locality: Ennis Town Centre 
Hours: 8.55 am to 12.45 pm 
Position: Room Leader. Level 7. Term time.
Vacancy Issued On: Wed 14th May, 2025
Closing Date: Not stated
Contact Person: Grainne Kelly
Other Details:
21 euro per hour.
Please send CV to phscanlon@gmail.com 
Start date June or September 2025.

Ms Grainne’s Holy Family Montessori School

Locality: Ennis town centre
Hours: 9am to 12.30pm
Position: AIM worker
Vacancy Issued On: Wed 14th May, 2025
Closing Date: Not stated
Contact Person: Grainne Kelly
Other Details:

Please send CV to phscanlon@gmail.com 

Rate 15 euro per hour.

Start date June or September 2025.

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

National Website:

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