Join Our Team!
Building High-Quality School-Age Care Together
Join the Smart Steps Team!
At Smart Steps, we are proud to be supported by a team of over 40 dedicated childcare professionals who are committed to providing safe, engaging and child-centred school-age care.
While we may not always have permanent vacancies available, we are continually interested in hearing from passionate, reliable individuals who share our values and commitment to quality.
Why Work With Smart Steps?
At Smart Steps, we value professionalism, teamwork and a shared commitment to child-centred practice. Our team works within a recognised playwork approach that respects children’s independence and voice.
We provide:
Clear safeguarding procedures
Structured induction training
Ongoing support from experienced leadership
A collaborative and respectful working environment
We believe that when staff feel supported and valued, children benefit most.
Current Permanent Vacancies:
We do not have any permanent vacancies at present.
However, we welcome expressions of interest from experienced and qualified professionals who share our commitment to high-quality school-age care.
Join our Relief Panel
We regularly recruit for our Relief Panel to support our services across school communities when required.
Relief roles offer flexible working opportunities within a supportive and professional environment.
Relief roles may include:
Covering staff leave
Supporting busy periods
Assisting during school holiday programmes
All Relief Panel applicants must:
Hold (or be working towrds) a relevant childcare / playwork / youthwork qualification
Demostrate experience working with primary school-age children
Provide two written refences (including most recent employer)
Complete Garda Vetting
Attend a Smart Steps induction training session (1.5 days duration)
Summer & Student Opportunities
During school holiday periods, we welcome expressions of interest from:
Childcare students
Sports coaching students
Art / creative arts students
Education and teaching students
These roles offer valuable practical experience working within a structured, child-centered school-age childcare setting.
All applicants must:
Be over 18 years of age
Provide references
Complete Garda Vetting prior to commencement
