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Childcare Service Manager
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Northside Community Enterprises (NCE Ltd) -
Ref: #JOB-2422783 -
Churchfield Hill, Churchfield, Cork, Co. Cork, T23 W573 -
No of positions: 1 -
Paid Position -
39 hours per week -
To be Confirmed -
Published On: 28 Nov 2025 -
Closing On: 08 Dec 2025
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Childcare Service Manager – Little Hands Childcare, Churchfield Northside Community Enterprises (NCE) is recruiting a dynamic Childcare Service Manager to work closely with the CEO, Head of Childcare Services and Financial Controller on the set-up and launch of our Little Hands Childcare and Early Learning Centre in Churchfield, which will open on a phased basis in 2026. Duties: Lead all pre-opening preparations and compliance requirements Recruit, mentor, and manage early years staff Oversee enrolment, parent engagement, and community outreach Ensure high-quality, safe, compliant daily operations Uphold Aistear, Síolta, and best-practice standards Work closely with NCE leadership on planning, budgets and reporting Requirements: Minimum QQI Level 7 in Early Childhood Care and Education 3+ years in a supervisory/management early years role Strong knowledge of Tusla regulations and quality frameworks Leadership, organisation, and communication excellence Benefits: Competitive salary, CPD opportunities, pension options, EAP, staff discounts, and an annual Christmas bonus. Location: Little Hands Childcare, Churchfield Hours Full-time: (39 hrs/week) Closing Date: 12:00 noon, Monday 8th December 2025 Applications to: Karen Kenny – kkenny@nce.ie
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