Partnering with parents and school communities, at Sherpa Kids our goal is to help today's children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, engaging environments. We live and breathe our company values every day by being considerate, passionate, courageous, and making a difference.
Job DescriptionStaffing Manager – Childcare
Responsible for managing staffing requirements across early years and after-school childcare services, ensuring effective workforce planning, staff coverage, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Roster Management: Create and coordinate weekly staff rosters, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and compliance with staff-to-child ratios.
Absence & Relief Cover: Respond quickly to staff absences, including sick leave and annual leave, by sourcing suitable replacements from the relief panel to maintain safe and effective staffing levels.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all staff have valid Garda Vetting and meet relevant Tusla requirements and childcare regulatory standards.
Recruitment & Onboarding: Support the recruitment process and coordinate new staff onboarding, induction, and required training.
Team Communication: Work closely with Line Managers to identify current and future staffing requirements, resolve staffing challenges, and support effective workforce planning.
Staff Coordination: Maintain clear communication with staff and management regarding roster changes, availability, leave, and staffing requirements.
Performance Support: Liaise with Line Managers regarding staff performance concerns and assist with appropriate follow-up and support.
Workforce Planning: Anticipate staffing needs across multiple services and rosters to ensure continuity of childcare provision.
Childcare or Early Years qualification/experience
Minimum 2 years Strong administrative and organisational skills
Experience managing multiple staff and rosters
Knowledge of staff-to-child ratios and Tusla requirements
Good computer and Microsoft Office skills
Excellent communication and time-management skills
9:00-17:30pm Monday to Friday
