Job Description
We are seeking a part-time Crèche Assistant Manager for our Dublin Store, responsible for leading a team of child carers and ensuring the safety and security of children attending the setting.
Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of Level 5 Childcare qualification and previous experience of working in a senior position within a Nursery or Crèche. They will be able to develop a vision for the site, build and develop teams, and engage children in entertaining and educational play.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Building a diverse, customer-focused team of child carers.
- Creating a strong relationship with the IKEA Team, leadership team, and local community.
- Engaging children in entertaining and educational play through a variety of activities.
- Ensuring the safety and security of all children attending the setting.
- Leading the team in planning and delivering a programme of activities, as well as developing the setting.
- Undertaking daily admin duties, paramount to running the setting and serving as part of the opening team.
- Communicating with fellow colleagues, clients, and parents in a professional manner.
- Championing our values alongside those of IKEA.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong customer service, hospitality, or wellness experience.
- A track record of building and developing teams.
- Experience working with children aged 3 to 10 years.
- A minimum of Level 5 childcare qualification.
- Strong verbal, written, and social communication skills with diverse audiences.
- Ability to utilise Microsoft Office 365 and complete basic administrative tasks.
We offer a competitive pay rate of €15.50 per hour and a range of benefits, including:
- A values-driven culture.
- Reward & Recognition Programme.
- Professional development and training.
- Support for formal education or qualifications.
- Support and advice from our Central Support Team.
- Opportunities to progress internally.
- Competitive pay.
The creches are open from 11:00am to 7:00pm, 7 days a week. Job Type: Part-time. Experience: 1 year in Childcare, Creche, and Senior childcare management. Licence/Certification: Level 5 childcare qualification.