Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

 

Often employers will contact Moate Business College to look for suitable applicants for positions that may become available within their organisations. Details of any employment opportunities will appear on this page.

Employment Opportunities March 2025

Travellers’ Voice Magazine Reporter / Content Creator

Job Description

Travellers’ Voice Magazine has been in print since 1992, and is the only national publication in Ireland with a key focus on the positive promotion of the Traveller community. With a targeted readership of travellers and the wider community, we strive to inform the general public about Travellers’ lives and their role in society.

This position will require the successful candidate to research, structure, and write articles for publication in Travellers’ Voice Magazine.

Location: Based at Involve CLG, Monksland, Athlone, N37 VX52

Responsibilities

• Work with team members and editors to research and create original content
• Attend and develop content on relevant events
• Submit editorial content to the Editor in a timely manner
• Help to promote our magazine features via our existing social media forums

 

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in office computer programmes
• Organisational / Time management skills
• Have a full clean driving licence
• Motivated and able to work on own initiative, and as part of a team
• Have passion for writing and reporting
• Eligible for recruitment to a Community Services Programme
• Skilled in building successful relationships internally and externally

 

Job Details

The successful candidate will work 21 hours per week and is subject to a 3-month probationary period. Pay: From €13.50 per hour

Applicants from the Traveller community are particularly welcome. Pobal funds this role under the Community Service Programme funding stream.

Please apply by submitting your curriculum vitae and a cover letter – hr@involve.ie or via post to “Travellers’ Voice Magazine Reporter / Content Creator”, Involve CLG, Monksland, Athlone, N37 VX52 on or before close of business on Thursday 10th April 2025.

 

Receptionist / Secretary – Full Time Position – Mellotte O’Carroll Solicitors

 

• Monday to Friday
• Immediate Start

 

Candidate should have:

• Good PR and inter communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Should be fully conversant in MS word, excel, outlook and internet.
• Excellent typing skills.

 

Interested candidates should send in their CV with a cover letter to Michele Mellotte at mmellotte@mocsolicitors.ie.

Closing date for applications Friday 4th April 2025.

 

Early Childhood Educator – Waddlers & Toddlers, Westmeath

Waddlers and Toddlers are recruiting one qualified Early Childhood Educators with a minimum level 5 FETAC award.

Immediate start

We are a busy service with a fun, energetic team who are totally committed to delivering high quality care for all in our community.

If you consider yourself suitable to join our team please forward your C.V to waddlersandtoddlers2006@gmail.com

Short listing may apply.

 

Full Time Early Years Educator – Grovelands Childcare, Tullamore

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Early Years Educator for Grovelands Childcare, Tullamore. The successful candidate must be available to work Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am and
6pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment for the health, welfare and development of the children.
• Actively engage the children in developmentally appropriate learning activities through the Aistear curriculum to facilitate the potential development of each child.
• Observe and record children’s progress.
• To communicate effectively with children, families and staff alike.
• Meet established policies and procedures, creating an environment of best practice.

 

The successful candidate must have:

• A sincere and genuine love for children.
• Childcare Qualification as listed on the DCEDIY recognised Childcare Qualifications to minimum Level 5 from a recognised body though Level 7+ would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of TUSLA requirements and 2016 regulation.

 

Knowledge of working with Siolta and Aistear

• First Aid, Manual Handling and Food Safety Certified an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be available to work 39 hours per week.
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland

 

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Staff discount on childcare
• Career progression
• Training and Development
• Education assistance
• Pension Scheme
• Staff appreciation days
• Minimum 1 year paid working experience in a childcare setting

Interested candidates should apply directly to: lisa.manning@grovelandschildcare.ie

Employment Opportunities February 2025

Cultural Assistant Panel – Athlone Castle

Particulars and Recruitment Details

Athlone Arts & Tourism operates Athlone Castle, Luan Gallery, and Abbey Road Artists’ Studios. These sites are of significant significance to the heritage and cultural landscape of Athlone and in the emerging tourist region of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for inclusion on a panel from which offers of fixed-term part-time and or seasonal employment may be made for the following post: Cultural Assistant(s) at Athlone Castle in 2025.

The Cultural Assistant position is ideally suited to third-level students or recent graduates with a genuine interest in customer service and front-of-house duties in a popular visitor attraction. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about delivering a top-class customer-focused service. The Cultural Assistant will be required to undertake a range of duties, including customer service, ticketing, bookings, visitor orientation and engagement, tour guiding, retail sales, administration and delivery of events and promoting interest and engagement in our sister site, Luan Gallery, Athlone, and the surrounding region.

The successful candidate(s) will be required to work weekends and occasionally at evening events.

Selection shall be through a competition based on an interview conducted by a board on behalf of Athlone Arts & Tourism Ltd. The successful candidate(s) will have the relevant experience and qualifications as outlined in the post details.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 26th February 2025.

 

The Role

The successful Cultural Assistant candidate(s) will work to support the needs of Athlone Castle Visitor Centre.

The successful candidate(s) will have at least completed the first year of obtaining a third-level qualification in heritage/ hospitality/tourism or a related subject. The Cultural Assistant will be required to undertake a range of duties, including customer service, ticketing sales in person and online, processing group bookings, retail sales, tour guiding, administration, event coordination, outreach and education content creation and delivery, and assisting the Cultural Officer and Management in delivering on the company objectives and action plans for Athlone Castle Visitor Centre.

Experience in customer service and cash handling is essential (hospitality/retail/tourism). Tour guiding in a visitor attraction, heritage site, museum or related environment is desirable but not essential. Applicants must demonstrate enthusiasm, willingness to learn and a friendly, outgoing personality.

 

Key Job Responsibilities

• Customer Services: Ensuring a warm welcome and providing onsite orientation information to all visitors and assisting groups to visit, experience and exit the site. Delivering an excellent standard of customer service is an integral part of the role.
• Reception/ticketing/Booking: Front of house duties involving; till operations, cash handling, admissions cash receipting, processing and reconciling online bookings, processing group bookings, dealing with customer enquiries, record taking, generating reports and assisting with data collection etc.
• Retail: Retail duties including customer service, till operations, cash handling, merchandising, stocking, stocktaking, processing and dispatching online sales, cleanliness and presentation of gift shop and other retail activities as directed by senior staff and management.
• Cash & credit card handling: operating the till and credit card terminal, cash handling, counting floats, receipting, recording, completing required cash accounting administration, ordering change in accordance with procedures and as required by management.
• Tour Guiding: providing on-site orientation information to all visitors, conducting guided introductions, engaging with, and interpreting the castle story to all visitors of Athlone Castle and providing guided tours (occasionally in costume) is a core function of this position.
• Promoting Athlone and neighbouring facilities i.e., our sister site Luan Gallery, hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, boat operators, attractions and activities is part of the role.
• Sales: Conduct ongoing active sales communications as directed with new and existing customers, i.e., tour operators, coach groups, special interest groups, schools, and third-level students. Liaise with agencies and local and regional tourism trade regarding rates, offers, events, etc.
• Customers/Suppliers: dealing with the set-up, liaison, bookings, and administration of customer and supplier accounts.
• Administration: duties such as gathering visitor data, conducting visitor research, issuing emails, developing databases, filing, generating reports, research, and development, managing the booking system etc will be required.
• Events: Assisting the Cultural Officer, Management, castle team colleagues and volunteers with the planning, coordination, promotion, delivery and manning of onsite and virtual events and outreach. Events duties may also include meet and greet roles, dealing with media, guest list management, decoration, creation of social media content, invigilation, costumed guiding, visual recording etc.
• Marketing: Creation of content for press statements, blogs and social media and support marketing administration efforts may be required.
• Research: conducting visitor and trade research, processing data, and generating reports on the findings.
• Facilities cleanliness – To assist in ensuring all facilities (reception, gift shop, museum & visitor centre spaces), grounds, toilets and public areas are clean, sanitised and functioning, conducting regular and recorded checks and assisting with the sanitising and cleaning if required and of all areas.
• Cultural Assistant must have a flexible approach to work and assist in ensuring a safe, efficient, effective, and cordial working environment. All staff are required to comply with Health & Safety, company policies and be adaptable to carry out duties in other facilities associated with Athlone Arts & Tourism as required by the Manager.

The above duties outline the main functions and responsibilities of the post of Cultural Assistant and may be subject to review in the future.

 

Conditions of Employment

The Cultural Assistant will be employed to undertake a range of duties and assist Management and the Cultural Officer in delivering on the company objectives and action plans for Athlone Castle Visitor Centre. The position will be subject to two weeks’ notice in writing (part-time/seasonal) on either side and depending on continuing finance being available.

• The hours per week will be based on a roster system and will vary. Hours of work will include weekends and occasional evenings and will be impacted by seasonal considerations and company events. This will be done in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations 2001.
• An hourly rate of €13.61 per hour Monday to Saturday and €14.98 per hour on Sunday will apply with a varied number of hours per week based on a roster system and remuneration shall be paid fortnightly in arrears.
• Applicants will only be required to work on days the castle is open to the public.
• Applicants must have the flexibility to work hours in line with the seasonal and operational considerations of the attraction/facilities.
• Physical demands of the role include standing, walking, delivering guided tours, setting up for events, cleaning/tidying and carrying objects and merchandise.
• Applicants must be flexible with both their time and approach to work and be comfortable carrying out a variety of tasks.

Full terms and conditions will be provided with contract at time of appointment.

 

Qualifications

Character

Candidate(s) must be of good character.

 

Health

Each candidate must be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of being able to render regular and efficient service.

 

Essential Education/Experience

Each candidate should have: Essential

• A minimum of one-year experience (part-time/full-time) in a customer services role.
• A minimum of one-year experience in a cash handling role (hospitality/ tourism/retail).
• Be at least in the process of obtaining a third level qualification in heritage/hospitality/ tourism or a related subject.
• Sufficient computer/IT competency to manage an integrated PC based booking and ticketing system and till operations in a busy environment.
• The ability and confidence to provide guided tours of Athlone Castle – this is an integral part of the role.
• Familiarisation with cash handling procedures.
• The capacity to interact effectively and in a friendly professional manner with people from a broad range of sectors and groups, including local tourism trade.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The capacity to work on own initiative and to contribute well to a team-based environment.
• Fluency in English.
• A good basic knowledge of Athlone Castle.

 

Desirable Education/Experience etc.

• Tour guiding in a visitor attraction, heritage site, museum or related environment is desirable.
• Good conversational skills.
• Fluency in additional languages.
• A good basic knowledge of the history of Athlone Castle and neighbouring amenities in Athlone and surrounding region.
• An understanding of the opportunities afforded by social media for tourism marketing and development and visitor servicing.

 

Age: Candidates shall be under the age of 65 years at the date of employment. Any candidate who reaches the age of 65 years prior to employment will cease to be eligible for employment on the result of the competition.

 

Recruitment

• Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of Athlone Arts & Tourism Ltd.
• Short listing will be applied where necessary on the basis of information supplied by candidates.
• The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 26th February 2025.
• Interviews will be held in early March 2025.
• The onus is on all applicants to make themselves available for any obligatory test(s) or interviews on the date(s) specified by Athlone Arts and Tourism and to make whatever arrangements are necessary to ensure that they receive communications sent to them at the address/email specified on their application.
• Athlone Arts and Tourism will not be responsible for any expense, including travelling expenses, candidates may incur in connection with their candidature.
• Athlone Arts and Tourism shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than two weeks and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the company in its absolute discretion may determine, the company shall not appoint them.
• Candidates who do not attend for interview or other test when and where required by Athlone Arts and Tourism, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as the company requires in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration.
• A panel maybe formed on the basis of such interviews. The life of the panel will expire in January 2026.
• Appointment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references.

 

Basis for Processing your Personal Information:

• The basis for processing your personal data is to progress your application for the position you have applied for with Athlone Arts and Tourism under the Terms of the Employment (Information) Act 1994 and Athlone Arts and Tourism recruitment policies and procedures.
• Personal data sought for the purpose of recruitment will include your name, your contact details including email address and mobile phone number, particulars of education, details regarding you record of employment and confirmation of if you require an employment permit /visa/ or work authorisation.
• Sharing of Information: Outside of the relevant recruitment team, the information provided in your application will only be shared for progressing the competition for which you have applied for, with a designated short-listing and / or interview board. If, following the competition, you are offered a position or placed on a panel, the information provided in your application will be used to form your Personal File.
• Storage period: Your application will be retained for one year from the date a panel for this position is formed. Applications which are unsuccessful at interview stage will be retained for one year. Applications that are not progressed to interview stage will be destroyed post competition.
• If you do not furnish the personal data requested, Athlone Arts and Tourism will not be able to progress your application for the competition for which you are applying.
• Applications will be treated in strict confidence.

 

Application Procedure

Applicants are to send a current Curriculum Vitae and cover letter (including 2 named references), outlining their specific experience as it relates to the role description no later than Wednesday 26th February 2025.

The Manager, Athlone Arts & Tourism, c/o Luan Gallery, Elliot Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Or

By email to: AatRecruit@westmeathcoco.ie

 

Applications sent by post should be posted in sufficient time to ensure delivery by this deadline. Allegations of loss or delay will not be considered unless supported by a Certificate of Posting. The cost of postage must be borne by the applicant.

Please note an email confirmation of receipt of application will be sent. Shortlisted candidates must be available to attend interview which will be held in early March 2025.

Please note canvassing will disqualify.

 

Early Years and School Aged Practitioner – M&A’s Montessori Music and Arts School – Tullamore, County Offaly

 

Job description

Are you?

An outgoing and friendly person who is dependable, self-motivated, enthusiastic, creative and passionate about working with children who has an early childhood care and education qualification and a great interest with working with school aged children.

Available from Monday to Fri from 2pm – 6pm each day?

M&A’s thrives on it’s high standards, excellent working environment and bespoke school with a fantastic team of practitioners. If you want to join the dynamic team and if you have a passion and flair for working with children then we want to hear from you. An excellent package awaits the desirable candidate!

 

Benefits

• Uniform supplied by the company ( Summer Uniform and Academic Term Uniform)
• CPD
• Yearly Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Excellent rate of salary/paid weekly

 

The ideal candidate is required to have;

• A minimum qualification of Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education with a minimum of 2 years paid experience in a similar role. A full clean driving licence would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication ( English) and organisational Skills
• Genuine passion for working with children
• Neat and tidy presentation
• Knowledge of Aistear and Siolta and DES guidelines.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of compliance with Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016 and (Registration of School Age Services) Regulations 2018 and all other relevant legislation.
• Garda Vetting Check will be required for all staff which will be undertaken following interview.

 

The responsibilities of this position are;

• To acknowledge and adhere to the mission statement of the setting.
• To guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe and caring environment as part of the childcare team.
• To assist in the planning and implementation of an age appropriate stimulating programme of activities which will enhance the child’s natural growth and development.
• Have an excellent attendance record and who is punctual.
• Ability to take direction from management and supervisor.
• To work in close co-operation with management and supervisor and other team members, fostering good working relationships within the team.
• Have a clean full drivers licence

 

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From €14.00 per hour

Contact: Mobile- 0863478141 email- office@montessorimusic.ie

Employment Opportunities January 2025

Maternity Cover – Martin Egan & Co LLP, Solicitors, Athlone

Martin Egan & Co LLP, Solicitors are seeking to recruit a Legal Secretary for their busy and well established practice in Athlone.

Initially, the successful candidate will be employed to cover a maternity leave contract commencing in February 2025. Thereafter, there is a possibility of a longer term role for the right candidate.

Duties include:

• General office and reception duties.
• Dictaphone typing.

 

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• A minimum of 1 year’s relevant work experience in an office environment. Previous experience as a legal secretary or within a legal setting would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent typing and computer skills.
• Experience with Dictaphone typing and case management systems would be an advantage, however full training will be provided to the right candidate.
• Excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to prioritise workload and to meet deadlines.
• A strong awareness of the necessity of client confidentiality / confidentiality within the workplace.

The vacancy is envisaged to be full-time, however, applications will also be considered for a part-time position.

A competitive salary is on offer and same is commensurate with experience. To apply for this role please submit your CV to info@martinegan.ie by Friday 14th February 2025.

 

Dictaphone Typist – Hughes Flynns Accountants, Athlone

 

Duties include:

• General office duties
• Reception duties
• Dictaphone typing
• Maintaining Court diary
• Preparing, formatting and amending bills of costs
• Preparation of High Court and Circuit Court documents
• Calculation of bills
• Setting up new files
• Archiving

 

Skills required:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong IT and systems capability
• Strong people skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple activities at one time
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage time efficiently

 

All enquiries to enquiriesathlone@gmail.com

 

General Insurance (Junior) – Fair View Insurance, Athlone

Job Specification:

Fair View Insurance are looking to recruit a General Insurance person on a full time basis based from our Athlone, Co Westmeath office.

The role will allow for the suitable candidate to work and learn from a number of our existing Teams members including a close working relationship with a company Director.

Suitable candidates will be self-motivated and customer focused. The role involves contact with existing and new customers.

The suitable candidate should have a strong willingness to learn, be willing and want to function as part of a high preforming team & be open to challenges and opportunities to expand their own skillset.

Qualifying Criteria:

The successful candidate should at minimum have completed Second Level Education and be able to show some experience in a service environment or other relevant industry including suitable references.

• Self motivated, enthusiastic and solution focused.
• Committed to having good attention to detail and good time management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to include a confident phone manner.
• The ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative to meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Constantly improving your negotiation skills and problem solving abilities.
• Strong IT skills.
• Committed to delivering first class customer care, in order to maintain existing client relationships in addition to adding new clients.

 

Benefits

Joining our vibrant and growing team has a number of great benefits.

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities to progress to further roles within our business.
• Modern / New office facilities.
• Position Available – Immediate.

 

Applications Process

Interested applicants should email Curriculum Vitae, in the strictest confidence, to:

Paul O’Brien

Director.

Email: paul@fairviewinsurance.ie

 

Teller/Customer Service – St. Brigid’s Credit Union

Full time permanent position (with 6 months probationary period). Five days per week (Tuesday to Saturday)

Summary of Role:

• The successful candidate will be accountable to the Operations Officer of the Credit Union for carrying out administrative and operational activities that contribute to the effective running of the Credit Union.
• The successful candidate will also be required to work in any of our branches in Clara, Moate, Ferbane or Banagher. Therefore, own transport and full, clean driving licence is essential.

Key knowledge, skills and experience required include:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent is essential
• Relevant experience working in a Credit Union, financial institution or customer service role.
• Strong inter-personnel and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel.
• Have an aptitude for numbers, handling & balancing cash.

Experience using a Computer Operating System and a qualification that satisfies Minimum Competency Code Requirements (MCC) would be a distinct advantage or being prepared to study for same would be essential.

Full training will be provided. 

Applicants must speak fluent English. 

Closing date for applications: Friday, 31st January 2025.

Applications including C.V. can be sent via post to any of our offices, marked for the attention of the Manager. 

Or by e-mail to: michael.kelly@claracreditunion.ie

Short listing will apply based on submitted applications. A panel may be formed arising from the interview process to fill further vacancies that may arise in the next 6 months. Any canvassing will disqualify your application.

Employment Opportunities November 2024

Full Time & Part Time Early Years Educator – Grovelands Childcare, Mullingar

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Full and Part Time Early Years Educators for Grovelands, Marketpoint, Mullingar

The successful candidate must be available to work Monday – Friday between the hours of 10.30am-3pm working 22.5 hours per week for the part time position and 39 hours per week for full time.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• To ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment for the health, welfare and development of the children.
• Actively engage the children in developmentally appropriate learning activities through the Aistear curriculum to facilitate the potential development of each child.
• Observe and record children’s progress.
• To communicate effectively with children, families and staff alike.
• Meet established policies and procedures, creating an environment of best practice.

 

The successful candidate must have:

• A sincere and genuine love for children.
• Childcare Qualification as listed on the DCEDIY recognised Childcare Qualifications to minimum Level 5 from a recognised body though Level 7+ would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of TUSLA requirements and 2016 regulation.
• Minimum 1 year paid working experience in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of working with Siolta and Aistear.
• First Aid, Manual Handling and Food Safety Certified an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be available to work 39 hours per week.
• Sponsorship not provided, must be eligible to work in Ireland.

 

What we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Staff discount on childcare.
• Career progression.
• Training and Development.
• Pension Scheme.
• Staff appreciation days.

 

Interested candidates should email their CV to Lisa.manning@grovelandschildcare.ie

 

Teller/Customer Service – St. Brigid’s Credit Union

Full time permanent position (with 6 months probationary period). Five days per week (Tuesday to Saturday)

Summary of Role:

• The successful candidate will be accountable to the Operations Officer of the Credit Union for carrying out administrative and operational activities that contribute to the effective running of the Credit Union.
• The successful candidate will also be required to work in any of our branches in Clara, Moate, Ferbane or Banagher. Therefore, own transport and full, clean driving licence is essential.

Key knowledge, skills and experience required include:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent is essential
• Relevant experience working in a Credit Union, financial institution or customer service role.
• Strong inter-personnel and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel.
• Have an aptitude for numbers, handling & balancing cash.

Experience using a Computer Operating System and a qualification that satisfies Minimum Competency Code Requirements (MCC) would be a distinct advantage or being prepared to study for same would be essential.

Full training will be provided. 

Applicants must speak fluent English.       

Applications including C.V. can be sent via post to any of our offices, marked for the attention of the Manager. 

Or by e-mail to: michael.kelly@claracreditunion.ie

Any canvassing will disqualify your application.

Employment Opportunities October 2024

Full Time Early Years Educator – Grovelands Childcare

Job description
We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Early Years Educator for Grovelands Childcare, Tullamore.
The successful candidate must be available to work Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• To ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment for the health, welfare and development of the children.
• Actively engage the children in developmentally appropriate learning activities through the Aistear curriculum to facilitate the potential development of each child.
• Observe and record children’s progress.
• To communicate effectively with children, families and staff alike.
• Meet established policies and procedures, creating an environment of best practice.

 

The successful candidate must have:

• A sincere and genuine love for children.
• Childcare Qualification as listed on the DCEDIY recognised.
• Childcare Qualifications to minimum Level 5 from a recognised body though Level 7+ would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of TUSLA requirements and 2016 regulation.
• Minimum 1 year paid working experience in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of working with Siolta and Aistear.
• First Aid, Manual Handling and Food Safety Certified an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be available to work 39 hours per week.
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland.

 

What we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Staff discount on childcare.
• Career progression.
• Training and Development.
• Education assistance.
• Pension Scheme.
• Staff appreciation days.

 

Interested applicants can apply by emailing: lisa.manning@grovelandschildcare.ie

 

Part Time Early Years Educator – AIM Support – Grovelands Childcare

Job description
We are currently recruiting for a Part Time AIM Support for Grovelands Childcare, Tullamore.
The successful candidate must be available to work 15 hours per week Monday – Friday for our ECCE session. This position is a part time, term time position but flexibility regarding hours is expected. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• To ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment for the health, welfare and development of the children.
• Support a child/children with greater needs.
• Actively engage the children in developmentally appropriate learning activities through the Aistear curriculum to facilitate the potential development of each child.
• Observe and record children’s progress.
• To communicate effectively with children, families and staff alike.
• Meet established policies and procedures, creating an environment of best practice.

 

The successful candidate must have:

• A sincere and genuine love for children.
• Minimum Level 5 Childcare Qualifications (major award) as recognised by DCEDIY list.
• Knowledge of TUSLA requirements and 2016 regulation.
• Minimum 1 year paid working experience in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of working with Siolta and Aistear.
• First Aid, Manual Handling and Food Safety Certified an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland – Sponsorship not provided.

 

What we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Staff discount on childcare.
• Career progression.
• Training and Development.
• Education assistance.
• Pension Scheme.
• Staff appreciation days.
• Onsite parking.

 

Interested applicants can apply by emailing: lisa.manning@grovelandschildcare.ie