Full time Maternity Cover Childcare Practitioner 

Our Centre provides a quality and affordable childcare service to support parents in the local and surrounding area. The Haven is known for its excellent high-quality childcare standards, and you would be working alongside a well-respected and valued education team. 

We are seeking to employ the above role with the possibility of an extension. 

Qualifications: 

• High Scope qualification (preferable) 
• FETAC Level 5 Childcare Qualification or above (essential) 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a childcare setting. (essential)

Essential qualities include: 

• A commitment to provide high quality childcare and education services to children aged between 6 months - 5 years. 
• Strong communications skills. 
• Ability to co-operate with a large staff team. 
• Ability to plan and implement an age-appropriate curriculum (High scope) linked to Siolta and Aistear frameworks. 

Duties include: 

• To provide a planned, structured, and age-appropriate activities for the children in our service 
• To ensure that the welfare of the children attending the service is paramount.
• To work as part of a team in the delivery of a high-quality service 
• To share the day-to-day responsibility for children attending the service, including their physical and developmental care. 

Renumeration: DOQ 

Please apply with cover letter and C.V to thehavenballina@gmail.com

A panel will be formed for future vacancies 
Expiry Date 31st of January 2025
Region: Ballina Co. Mayo