We are recruiting a Childcare Deputy Leader at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 32
Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 31st March 2026, Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Location: Various Locations within the Borough
Team: Early Years Service
We pay an attractive salary of £21,753 - £23,597 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
Join Our Team as a Childcare Deputy Leader!
Location: Flying Start Childcare, Caerphilly Borough
Contract: Fixed Term (32 hours/week) until 31st March 2026 – with potential for extension depending on continued funding
Start Date: As soon as possible
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Supporting the delivery of high-quality childcare in line with Flying Start guidance, CIW standards, and childcare regulations.
* Acting as the Deputy Safeguarding Designate, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
* Leading the setting in the absence of the Childcare Leader, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
* Championing inclusive practices and supporting children with emerging or additional needs and taking the role of Inclusion Lead.
* Building strong relationships with parents/carers and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
* Assisting with monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to ensure the continued success of our Flying Start provision.
Where You’ll Work:
You’ll be primarily based in one of our Flying Start settings, but flexibility is key – you may be asked to support other settings across the Caerphilly Borough when needed.
For the role, we ask that you have:
* A CACHE Level 3 Diploma Early Years and Childcare qualification or equivalent relevant qualification.
* At least 2 years post-qualification experience of working with children aged under 4 years, in a childcare provision.
* A passion for early years and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality care.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Fiona Santos on 07810 438505 or email santof@caerphilly.gov.uk / Laura Chislett on 07927 590959 or email chisll@caerphilly.gov.uk.
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