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

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

Inagh Ark Childcare

Locality: Inagh
Hours: 36 - 40 hrs
Position: Early Years Educator
Closing Date: Fri 17th January, 2025
Contact Person: Jackie Garland

Laura’s Childcare

Locality: Ballynacally Village, 12km from Ennis 
Hours: 9.30am-6pm
Position: Room Leader
Vacancy Issued On: Wed 15th January, 2025
Closing Date: Not stated
Contact Person: Laura Corbett 
Phone: 0838578107 

Laura’s Childcare

Locality: Ballynacally Village, 12km from Ennis 
Hours: 9.30am-6pm
Position: Childcare Assistant
Vacancy Issued On: Wed 15th January, 2025
Closing Date: Not stated
Contact Person: Laura Corbett 
Phone: 0838578107 

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

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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