Lead Educator

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), permanent

Location: On site in Drumcondra, Dublin 9

Closing Date: The closing date for applications is Friday 27th September 2024, shortlisting based on the essential criteria will apply.

How to Apply: 

Please email an up-to-date CV and cover letter to info@thelearningtree.ie

Appointment will be made subject to relevant qualifications, satisfactory Garda Vetting, International Police Clearance (if the candidate resided in any country for longer than six months) and reference checking.

About Us

The Learning Tree is a large not-for-profit high quality Early Years service in Drumcondra, Dublin 9. We cater for 300 children, between 6 months old and up to 12 years of age, and employ 80 staff in our Crèche, Preschool and Afterschool programmes. We are recruiting dedicated and motivated Early Years Lead Educators that can contribute to and complement our ever-developing service. We offer generous terms and advancement opportunities for the successful candidate. The successful applicant must have a genuine love for children.

The Learning Tree offers an inclusive approach to the Early Years celebrating and supporting children’s individuality.

Successful candidates will be offered a rare opportunity in a setting that is unlike any other. We have ample resources onsite such as multiple playgrounds, a farm, library, café, a garden centre and more.

The ideal candidates will have:

• A recognised Level 7/8 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education (QQI recognised – please check on DCEDIY qualifications section)
• At least three years’ experience
• Knowledge of Aistear and Siolta frameworks
• Good communication skills
• The ability to be flexible
• Experience working with children with additional needs would be desirable/an added advantage but is not necessary.

We are proud to offer a very competitive staff benefits package that includes;

• Uniforms
• Competitive salary with qualification based payscale
• Time in lieu for staff meetings and training
• Progression opportunities
• 33 days paid annual leave per year (including Christmas week, Good Friday & all bank holidays)
• Employee referral bonus
• Enhanced employee benefits including: Bike to Work, Travel Tax Saver Scheme
• Loyalty rewards
• Regular social nights out
• Educational/ CPD assistance programme
• Staff appreciation programme
• Staff wellbeing - EAP Programme with six free therapy sessions per year
• Keep up to date with the leading approaches in early years
• Opportunities for study trips abroad
• Internal training & professional development
• Free parking
• Team support system
• Paid sick leave
• Plus much more……