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Join Early Years – the organisation for young children as an Early Years Leader
Location: Dungannon and Coalisland SureStart - Dungannon
Hours: 20 hours (Monday to Friday) Term Time
Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities.
At Early Years, 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.
In return, 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.
The role
To ensure children attending the SureStart Creche 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, ante-natal to four years of age.
The post holder will be taking the lead in a variety of service delivery within the SureStart project.
To work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as ‘first educators’. To innovatively support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved.
We're looking for people who:
At the closing date have:
Applicants must have:
1.
a. 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
b. BA (Hons) degree in Early Years or equivalent.
2. Two years’ experience working with young children in a group-based setting (paid/voluntary experience is acceptable – (Please note student placements cannot be considered as part of the 2-year experience criteria)).
3. One year’s experience leading and supervising a team.
Alternatively, two years’ previous experience leading and supervising members of staff gained in an early years setting.
An information pack containing the job description and personnel specification is available by clicking [link]. Please note, the information pack will not be available after the job posting closes, so you may want to download it.
As part of the application process, you will need to demonstrate how you meet the criteria as outlined above and on the personnel specification, and provide a copy of your CV.
Shortlisting will be based on the information contained within the application form; therefore, it is important to clearly outline how you meet the criteria.
Your CV will only be used to support your application in assessing employment history.
Once you begin the application, it must be completed in one session, as there is no option to save and return later.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday 20 May 2025.
For shortlisted applicants, interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 12 June 2025.
A reserve list may be held for up to six months for similar roles; if applicable, we will notify you via email.
For inquiries, please contact us via:
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Early Years is an equal opportunities employer committed to flexible working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently under-represented, we particularly welcome applications from these groups.
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About Early Years
Early Years is the largest organisation in Northern Ireland for young children. We are a non-profit organisation working since 1965 to promote high-quality childcare for children aged 0-12 and their families.
We changed our name to Early Years - the organisation for young children in 2007. Our work has evolved from the Northern Ireland Pre-School Playgroup Association (NIPPA) to what we are today. We provide information and training for parents, childcare providers, employers, and local authorities.
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