You will work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as first educators.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will innovatively support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved.
* You will work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as ‘first educators'.
* Ensure children attending the SureStart programmes have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment.
* Working to improve the ability to learn, improve health and social development of children, antenatal to four years of age.
Skills and Qualifications
* NVQ Level III in Child Care Learning and Development and QCF Level 5 Diploma in Childcare Learning and Development (Management) OR currently undertaking a course of study that will lead to a level 5 qualification within two years from the date of appointment.
* OR BA (Hons) degree in Early Years or equivalent.
* Two years’ experience working with young children in a group-based setting (paid, voluntary experience is acceptable).
Further Information
Join Early Years as Early Years Deputy Leader creche. Location: Clogher Valley SureStart. Hours: 20 hours per week, term time 45 weeks, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm. Tenure: Permanent. Salary: NJC Scale 4, Point 7 to 11 (£25,584 to £27,269) per annum pro rata.
Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 36 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.
We are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education.
Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.
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