Room Leader - Pembroke

Room Leader – Tigers ChildcarePembroke | Full-time (42.5 hours a week) | Permanent | €18.05 to €19.28 per hourAt Tigers Childcare, we don’t just hire for roles — we hire for impact. Whether you work directly with children, support behind the scenes, or lead teams across services, your work helps shape a nurturing environment where children – and colleagues – can thrive.If you're organised, values-driven, and ready to contribute to something bigger, this could be your next chapter.Why We Do What We DoTigers Childcare creates exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships.

With 33 centres and growing, we’re one of Ireland’s leading childcare providers – committed to quality, inclusion and continuous improvement.The same values that guide how we support children – curiosity, care, consistency and high expectations – shape how we support our teams. At Tigers, we invest in your development, prioritise wellbeing, and make sure everyone feels they belong.How You’ll Make an ImpactDeliver high-quality, full-time early years care and education, leading your room and team to support children’s holistic development.Ensure curriculum planning and learning experiences align with Aistear and Siolta, maintaining compliance and quality standards.Provide leadership and mentorship to your team, helping them support children’s development and wellbeing.Contribute to a culture of professionalism, inclusion, safety, and care within your room and across the centre.What You’ll Need to SucceedMust-HavesAt least 1 year of experience in a similar early years leadership roleFetac Level 6 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood EducationLevel 6–8 qualifications preferredLINC qualification preferredCopies of qualifications and 2 written referencesGarda Vetting (we will manage this for you)International police clearance if applicable (for those who have lived abroad 6+ months)Fluent EnglishLeadership capability, reliability, empathy, and passion for working with childrenNice-to-HavesPrevious experience leading a team or managing a classroomStrong understanding of Aistear and Siolta frameworksInterest in developing a long-term career in childcare leadershipThe Perks, the Pay, and the PurposeWhat the Role Offers YouA meaningful leadership role in a values-driven childcare centreSupportive colleagues and clear opportunities to lead and growAccess to training, CPD, and industry-leading development programmesRecognition for your leadership, care, and attention to detailSalary & BenefitsCompetitive hourly rate: €18.05 to €19.28 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience) (The rate is inclusive of a location-specific supplement of €2 and payable while assigned to the Pembroke centre)30 paid holiday days (including bank holidays, with increases based on service length)5 days statutory sick payFlyeFit Gym discount10% discount on HSF Health Plan