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Job description

The Playgroup Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the playgroup to provide for the holistic needs of the children in a safe and stimulating environment. This will involve planning, preparing and delivering play-based activities appropriate for children aged 3-4 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain equality of opportunity for all children and their families.
• Organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources.
• Responsible for the overall safety and wellbeing of children.
• Oversee the completion of risk assessments throughout the setting both indoors and outdoors.
• Provide safe, stimulation group play to meet the social, linguistic, creative, physical, imaginative, emotional needs of each child.
• Establish productive working relationships with children, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children within the Preschool.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A qualification at Level 5 Diploma in Child Care or are willing to sign up to completing it within a reasonable timescale; or a relevant occupational qualification in early years’ education, social work, nursing, teaching or health visiting.
• A minimum of two years paid experience working with children.

Further Information

If you are interested in applying for this post, please contact the Playgroup Management Committee Chairperson via email stcaireallscpg@gmail.com with your CV. The deadline for submitting CV is Friday 4th July at 12 noon. Interviews to take place 9th July 2025. St Caireall’s Playgroup Aghyaran is an Equal Opportunities Employer.