Find Your Next Job

Childcare Practitioner

Posted on Aug. 15, 2025

  • Full Time

Childcare Practitioner job opportunity

Tailor Your Resume for this Job


Sliabh Mish Childcare Services are a voluntary organisation operating a pre-school and after-school programme, based in Castlemaine, Co. Kerry. Sliabh Mish Childcare Services are recruiting for a Childcare Worker to join their team for September 2024.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week - and range between 07:30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday.

Pay Scale: Competitive (dependant on experience and qualification)

Staff discount for childcare available

Person Specifications

Requirements:

· Minimum QQI Level 5 Early Childhood Care & Education qualification is essential.

· Satisfactory completion of Garda Vetting requirements.

· Kindness, warmth and responsiveness to the needs of children.

Desirable:

Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

To apply for this position please forward a CV and cover letter to: happyvalleycastlemaine@gmail.com

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. Candidates must provide two written references and proof of qualifications at interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €14.00-€17.00 per hour

Application question(s):

  • Do you have two written references?
  • Under the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016, all staff working directly with children in a pre-school service must hold at least a Level 5 major award in early childhood care and education on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), or a qualification that the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has deemed to be equivalent.

Do you have a minimum Level 5 qualification in Childcare?

Work Location: In person


Tailor Your Resume for this Job


Share with Friends!

Similar Jobs


Crossabeg Childcare Centre logo Crossabeg Childcare Centre

Early Years Practitioner/Room Leader

Crossabeg Childcare Centre currently have the following vacancies:Full time Early Years Practitione…

Full Time | Wexford, Ireland

Apply 1 week, 2 days ago

Curtin University logo Curtin University

Senior Lecturer - Curtin Medical School

Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025) Remuneration package including clinical …

Part Time | Perth, Australia

Apply 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Lotamore Family Resource Centre logo Lotamore Family Resource Centre

Childcare Practitioner

The Ideal candidate will:· Provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for all children i…

Part Time | Cork, Ireland

Apply 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Childcare Minds Creche Athlone logo Childcare Minds Creche Athlone

Childcare Practitioner

Ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment for the education, care, safety and welfare of the ch…

Full Time | Athlone, Ireland

Apply 1 month ago

Care Bears Creche and Montessori logo Care Bears Creche and Montessori

Pre-School Early Years Practitioner

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Childcare Educator to join our team. You will be responsi…

Full Time | Raheen, Ireland

Apply 1 month, 1 week ago

Koala Childcare logo Koala Childcare

Childcare Practitioner, Early Years Educator

Koala Childcare is a family-owned and operated, early-years education and childcare provider dedica…

Full Time | Dún laoghaire, Ireland

Apply 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The elbowroom Ltd logo The elbowroom Ltd

After-School Deputy Manager

Join Our Team: Deputy Manager – After-School ServiceAre you a dedicated childcare professiona…

Full Time | Stoneybatter, Ireland

Apply 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Little Rainbows Creche & Montessori logo Little Rainbows Creche & Montessori

Qualified Early Years Educator

Little Rainbows is a very friendly family run childcare service. We aim to create a home from home …

Full Time | Dublin 13, Ireland

Apply 1 month, 4 weeks ago