Giggles Créche

06/03/2025

03/03/2025

*******We are hiring*******

We are currently recruiting for the following positions in Portarlington

**An Early Years Teacher**

A minimum level 5/6 Qualification in Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Teaching and Learning.
Full-time position
36-40hrs per week

The ideal candidates would *Be enthusiastic & creative with a passion for Early Years Education and a genuine love of working with children. *Have excellent communication skills, the ability to engage, support and build positive relationships with children. *Provide a warm nurturing environment supporting a child led/play based curriculum.
*Work in partnership with colleagues and parents.
*Have a good understanding of Aistear curriculum & Siolta standards.
*Work well both independently and as part of a team.

Salary scale based on qualification level and experience

******Relief Position*******
We also have a relief/casual position covering staff leave. A minimum level 5 qualification in Early Childhood Education required.

Regulatory Requirements
-To be eligible to work in an Early Years setting you must have a full minimum level 5 Childcare qualification. (SNA only is not recognised for Early Years services under current regulations)
All recognised qualifications are listed on the DCEDIY website. If your qualification isn't listed you can apply to the DCEDIY in order to have it recognised
-Garda vetting required & applied for through our service.
-If you have lived outside of Ireland for 6 months or more you will need police vetting from the country you have lived in.
-All candidates must be able to provide 2 written references that can be verified by our service.

Applications along with C.V. can be forwarded to [email protected]
Or contact Valerie/Sinead on 0578645005 if you have any queries.
We look forward to hearing from you 😊

23/01/2025

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Dear Parents,

I’m sure many of you are already aware, all Early Years Services, Schools & Colleges have been directed to close on Friday 24th January due to Red weather/ storm warning.

It’s not the start to the year we’d all hoped for but safety remains the priority.

Stay safe & enjoy the unexpected long weekend.

Warm regards,
Giggles Crèche team

08/01/2025

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Due to continued adverse weather conditions Giggles Crèche will remain closed tomorrow Thursday 9th January in line with local schools.

Given the weather this week & the continued poor conditions forecast, unless the situation improves it is likely we will remain closed until Monday 13th Jan.
We will update you of any changes.

Stay safe,
Giggles Crèche team

07/01/2025

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Due to continued adverse weather conditions Giggles Crèche will remain closed tomorrow Wednesday 8th January in line with local schools.

We will update you if this closure needs to be extended further.

Stay safe,
Giggles Crèche team

06/01/2025

‼️❄️Due to continued adverse weather conditions Giggles Crèche will remain closed tomorrow Tuesday 7th January in line with local schools.

We hope to reopen on Wednesday 8th & will update you if there are any changes.

We look forward to hearing all the lovely snow stories & all snowman/snow angel pics will be well received ☃️

Stay safe,
Giggles Crèche team

05/01/2025

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In light of recent weather warnings and freezing conditions we will remain closed tomorrow Monday 6th January in line with local schools.

The safety of our staff, children and families is our priority.

Stay safe & warm, we hope to see you all on Tuesday & will update if there are any changes. ☃️

27/09/2024

Please remember that NCS subsidies do not automatically renew. Every NCS award has an end date, and you must renew your application before this date. Importantly, you must give the new CHICK to your provider to keep receiving a subsidy for your child. Check out our full Renewal Guide at: https://brnw.ch/21wNesQ

As always, you can contact the Parent Support Centre on 01 906 8530 for further advice and help with your NCS award!

20/03/2024

We are currently recruiting for the following positions in Portarlington.

An Early Years Teacher with a level 7/8 BA qualification in Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Teaching and Learning.
Full-time position
38-40hrs per week

An Early Years Teacher with a QQI level 5/6 qualification in Early Childhood Education.
Full-time position
38-40hrs per week

The ideal candidates would be enthusiastic & creative with a passion for Early Years Education and a genuine love of working with children. Have excellent communication skills, the ability to engage, support and build positive relationships with children. Provide a warm nurturing environment supporting a child led/play based curriculum. Work in partnership with colleagues and parents. Have a good understanding of Aistear curriculum & Siolta standards. Be flexible with working hours and work well both independently and as part of a team.
Salary scale based on qualification level and experience

Relief Position
We also have a relief/casual position covering staff leave. A minimum level 5 qualification in Early Childhood Education required. Must have flexibility to work both mornings and afternoons up until 5.30pm. Be adaptable and willing to work with different age groups in different rooms depending on where cover is needed.

Regulatory Requirements
-To be eligible to work in an Early Years setting you must have a full minimum level 5 Childcare qualification. (SNA only is not recognised for Early Years services under current regulations) All recognised qualifications are listed on the DCEDIY website. If your qualification isn't listed you can apply to the DCEDIY in order to have it recognised
-Garda vetting required & applied for through our service.
-If you have lived outside of Ireland for 6 months or more you will need police vetting from the country you have lived in.
-All candidates must be able to provide 2 written references that can be verified by our service.

Applications along with C.V. can be forwarded to [email protected]
Or contact Valerie/Sinead on 0578645005 if you have any queries.
We look forward to hearing from you 😊

25/01/2024

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25/12/2023

Wishing all our wonderful children, staff team & families a very happy & peaceful Christmas 🎅🏼🎄❤️