Playgroup Leader

Kirkinriola Early Years

Employer Location: ANTRIM
Email: janeen442@yahoo.com
Web: N/A

Job description

To run a pre-school playgroup with children aged 2 years 10 months to 4 years. Full job description with application form.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for running a pre-school playgroup for children aged 2 years 10 months up to 4 years.
  • Follow the pre-school curriculum and all policies and procedures.
  • Lead and supervise a team of playgroup assistants.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Experience working with children, ideally in nursery or pre-school environments.

Desirable Skills

  • Art and craft skills.

Further Information

Qualifications - BA Hons Degree in Early Childhood Studies, or Degree level qualification in Early Years’, or a QCF Level 5 Diploma in Child Care, Learning and Development or Playwork; or a relevant occupational qualification in early years’ education, social work, nursing, teaching or health visiting obtained by end of June 2026. Start date of job will be September 2026. Competitive rate of pay for suitable candidate and pay spread over the 12 months of the year.

Application Information

Please send an email janeen442@yahoo.com for application form, monitoring form and full job description.

Vacancy ID
1764079
Job ref.
1
Job Sector
Childcare and Social Work
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Ballymena
Salary
To be confirmed
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
24
Published date
10/03/2026
Closing date
27/03/2026
Worktime
Term Time Mon-Thurs 08.30-13.30, Fri 08.30-12.30

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