Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. As part of its support for students and staff, the university operates a Crèche. The Crèche is part of the Student Services team, which operates within the Office for Students and Learning.
Maynooth University Crèche is now seeking an enthusiastic, reflective, and experienced Early Years Educator, Quality and Curriculum Mentor to join our team. Operating from a modern, purpose-built Crèche in the heart of our North Campus this role will support high-quality pedagogical practice across the setting. Reporting to the Crèche Manager, or her nominee, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with educators to strengthen curriculum planning, assessment, reflective practice, pedagogical documentation, and quality improvement processes aligned with the principles of Aistear and Siólta Frameworks.
This role will form part of a small team providing childcare and pre-school services to the children of both staff and students of Maynooth University. Established in 1977, we pride ourselves on offering excellent services in a welcoming atmosphere, and child centred setting.
Salary:
Executive Assistant (2026): €32,855– €39,997 p.a. (6 points)
Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.
Closing Date:
23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 8th November 2026.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer.
The position is subject to the Statutes of the University
