Early years educator
We are
looking to recruit a full time (35-hour working week) early years educator to
complete our early year’s team.
This is the
perfect position for someone looking to further develop their early year’s
career or join the community sector while working with a wonderful mix of
children and families.
Do you have:
A minimum of
a Level 5 qualification in early years and 2 years work experience (this can include college work experience); have a
strong knowledge of the Aistear framework and a play-based curriculum. Are you
reliable, child centred, positive, inclusive, caring, enthusiastic with a
strong desire to be part of a vibrant early year’s team making a difference in
the community of Darndale, Belcamp and surrounding areas. Are you open to
opportunities to continue to further develop both yourself and the centre. Then
we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer you:
· Salary scale based on qualifications and experience.
· 23 annual leave days per year and time-in-lieu
· Uniforms.
· Group medical insurance, PRSA and Bike4Work schemes.
· Paid sick leave (after completion of a 6-month probation period)
· Team support, EAP programme for all staff and regular support and supervision meetings.
· Excellent opportunities for training and development including -LAMH, trauma informed practice, learning environments and subsidised level 6, 7 and 8 early years training.
· Access to a knowledgeable and experienced staff team including a pedagogical leader and support staff.
· Opportunities to avail and develop innovative spaces and environments including sensory spaces, library, and expansive indoor and outdoor play areas.
· Social nights and staff appreciation days
· Free parking
Unfortunately,
we are not in the position to provide sponsorship or accommodation.
Feel free to
contact us for more details.
Applications
by Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter to: Kelda Barnes at darndalechildcare@eircom.net by Friday 9th October 2026
We are
looking to recruit a full time (35-hour working week) early years educator to
complete our early year’s team.
This is the
perfect position for someone looking to further develop their early year’s
career or join the community sector while working with a wonderful mix of
children and families.
Do you have:
A minimum of
a Level 5 qualification in early years and 2 years work experience (this can include college work experience); have a
strong knowledge of the Aistear framework and a play-based curriculum. Are you
reliable, child centred, positive, inclusive, caring, enthusiastic with a
strong desire to be part of a vibrant early year’s team making a difference in
the community of Darndale, Belcamp and surrounding areas. Are you open to
opportunities to continue to further develop both yourself and the centre. Then
we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer you:
· Salary scale based on qualifications and experience.
· 23 annual leave days per year and time-in-lieu
· Uniforms.
· Group medical insurance, PRSA and Bike4Work schemes.
· Paid sick leave (after completion of a 6-month probation period)
· Team support, EAP programme for all staff and regular support and supervision meetings.
· Excellent opportunities for training and development including -LAMH, trauma informed practice, learning environments and subsidised level 6, 7 and 8 early years training.
· Access to a knowledgeable and experienced staff team including a pedagogical leader and support staff.
· Opportunities to avail and develop innovative spaces and environments including sensory spaces, library, and expansive indoor and outdoor play areas.
· Social nights and staff appreciation days
· Free parking
Unfortunately,
we are not in the position to provide sponsorship or accommodation.
Feel free to
contact us for more details.
Applications
by Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter to: Kelda Barnes at darndalechildcare@eircom.net by Friday 9th October 2026



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