Actionus

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Early Years jobs in Dublin.

Nurseries and pre-schools work to strict statutory ratios, so a single absence can close a room. Actionus supplies Level 2 and Level 3 qualified early years practitioners, room leaders and nursery managers for temporary and permanent roles.

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Hiring in Dublin

What the Dublin market looks like.

Dublin holds the greatest concentration of acute, tertiary and voluntary hospitals in Ireland, alongside a large private sector. Irish roles require registration with the relevant Irish regulator such as CORU, NMBI or the Medical Council rather than a UK body.

Major employers in Leinster

  • —Health Service Executive (HSE) Dublin services
  • —St James's Hospital
  • —Beaumont Hospital
  • —Mater Misericordiae University Hospital

Also covering

Dun Laoghaire · Swords · Tallaght · Blanchardstown · Bray · Drogheda

Typical settings

  • Day nurseries
  • Pre-schools and playgroups
  • School nursery classes
  • Holiday and wraparound care

Common specialities

  • Baby room
  • Toddler and pre-school rooms
  • Room leadership
  • EYFS
  • Nursery management

Questions

Early Years work in Dublin, answered.

What early years jobs are available in Dublin?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent early years roles across Dublin and the wider Leinster area, including day nurseries, pre-schools and playgroups, school nursery classes. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire early years practitioners in Dublin?
Actionus works with education employers across Dublin and the wider Leinster area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring early years practitioners.
What registration do I need to work as a early years professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Dublin?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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