The Quality development officer will need to ensure the following is carried out in regards to their role:

The Quality Development Officer will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

· To provide ongoing support, advice, and information to early years providers

· To promote quality development in the setting for children and their families

· To Report back to management on a time scale that has been agreed.

· Responsibility for ensuring the progressive development of the early year’s environment, curriculum planning and mentoring support for the Early Years Educator.

· Support and organisational skills.

· Must demonstrate high developed skills in the field of Early Years to promote excellence in quality provision.

· Has proven ability in developing and delivering guidance on Early Years policy, importance, significance within the organisation and to members of the public.

· Has experience in curriculum planning, development and documenting of children’s work and activities

· Has the ability to demonstrate the necessary vision, leadership, and experience to lead staff in the delivery of the Aistear Curriculum and Siolta Framework.

· Understands the role and responsibility of the Quality Development Officer and possess the skills necessary to optimise staff contribution to achieve Organisational quality.

· To assist the team to implement quality-driven practice

· To plan work, review progress and prepare reports in consultation with the Manager

· To meet deadlines as set out by the Manager

· To assist the Manager in implementing the annual work program.

· To keep abreast of national and local developments in the childcare sector

Pay: €18.00-€20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Location:

• Letterkenny, County Donegal (preferred)

Work Location: In person