Irish childcare centers are recruiting Spanish early years teachers with degrees and at least six months’ experience. Contracts run for a year, pay up to eighteen euros per hour, and include relocation support. Applications close November 2026.
Fifteen positions for Spanish early childhood educators are open in Ireland, offering salaries up to eighteen euros per hour on contracts lasting at least a year. The recruitment, managed by Navitas Recruitment Limited and shared by EURES Spain, is aimed at qualified professionals willing to relocate for full-time work in Irish nurseries. According to Talent24h, this is part of an official cross-border effort to fill staffing gaps in Ireland's childcare sector.
Candidates need a degree in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, or a Higher Technician diploma in Early Childhood Education. At least six months of experience in childcare or teaching is required, along with a B1 level of English and two professional references. Only EU nationals or those with valid Irish work permits can apply, as stated in the official job posting.
The application deadline for these positions is November 30, 2026, giving candidates ample time to prepare their documents and apply.
Those hired will work in nurseries in cities like Galway, Limerick, and Sligo. The job involves daily care and educational support for young children, as well as regular communication with families and nursery staff. English skills must be strong enough to report on each child’s needs and progress, as outlined in the job requirements distributed through EURES Spain.
Contracts guarantee a forty-hour workweek, Monday to Friday, with weekends off. Gross hourly pay ranges from sixteen to eighteen euros, depending on experience, qualifications, and language skills. This works out to between 640 and 720 euros gross per week, or about 33,280 to 37,440 euros gross per year if hours stay consistent. These figures come from the official terms published by the recruitment partners and reflect current pay for early childhood educators in Ireland.
Relocation support is included. While free accommodation is not offered, help is available for finding housing and handling paperwork such as social security registration, opening a bank account, and dealing with Irish authorities. Guidance is provided in Spanish, and discounts on English courses are available for those who want to improve their language skills.
The recruitment campaign is specifically aimed at Spanish and other European candidates, with support services provided in Spanish and the process coordinated through the EURES network. This highlights the official nature of the cross-border hiring effort and the commitment to facilitating mobility within the EU.
To apply, candidates should send their CV in English to creches@trabajoenirlanda.es, copying pcpmixto.eures@sepe.es, and include the reference “Teachers for creches in Ireland” with the code #JOB-246446. Start dates are flexible, and applications will be accepted until November 30, 2026. Before submitting, applicants should make sure their qualifications, experience, English level, and references are clearly listed.
EURES mobility grants may help cover travel costs for those living more than fifty kilometers from the interview location or moving to Ireland after being hired. These grants are not automatic and require prior contact with a local EURES advisor. Final job details, including salary, location, and start date, must be confirmed directly with the employer before accepting any offer.
Compared to similar offers in countries like Finland, where Spanish teachers are also in demand, the Irish offer stands out for its clear pay structure and practical relocation support, though it does not include free housing. As reported by Talent24h, this recruitment drive shows the ongoing demand for qualified educators in Ireland’s childcare sector and the willingness of Irish employers to attract talent from Spain with competitive terms. For Spanish professionals considering a move abroad, the clarity and support offered here set a practical benchmark, though the real test will be how many candidates find the transition sustainable once they arrive.
