Job description
Job Title: Playgroup Supervisor Company: DEW Childcare T/A Bloomfield Childcare Work Location: 46 Bloomfield Park, Donnybrook, Dublin D04E8X5 Annual Salary: €37,544 Weekly Hours: 40 We are looking for full-time Playgroup Supervisor to join the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organise and supervise age-appropriate play-based learning activities that support children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
- Supervise the daily operation of the playgroup, ensuring activities are delivered in a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment in accordance with the service's policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance, support and day-to-day supervision to Playgroup Leaders and Childcare Assistants, ensuring high standards of care and the consistent delivery of activities.
- Monitor children's wellbeing, behaviour and developmental progress, maintaining appropriate records and communicating any concerns to parents and management where required.
- Promote children's learning, independence, creativity and social interaction through structured and free-play activities.
- Ensure compliance with Tusla regulations, Children First Guidelines, health and safety requirements, infection prevention procedures and safeguarding policies.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, guardians and colleagues, providing regular feedback and maintaining effective communication.
- Assist with the planning, preparation and evaluation of weekly activity programmes and educational resources to meet the developmental needs of the children.
- Support the induction, mentoring and ongoing guidance of new childcare staff, promoting best practice within the playgroup.
- Maintain accurate attendance, incident and observation records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with GDPR requirements.
- Ensure the play environment, equipment and learning materials are maintained in a clean, safe and organised condition at all times.
- Participate in staff meetings, training programmes and continuous professional development to maintain high-quality childcare practices.
Requirements
- Experience working in the field.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to maintain a positive approach in a sometimes-challenging environment.
- Caring and empathetic nature.
- A second language would be an advantage.
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude and an enthusiasm for providing exceptional service to meet the needs of the company is required.