Occupational group
Nursery and pre-school
Working pattern
Term time
Contract type
Permanent
Salary
Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Salary is for term time only, 38 weeks per annum, plus 5 inset days.
Hours
7.45am to 3.30pm (8 hrs 15 mins), totaling 41 hrs 15 mins per week.
Location
9th May 2025
Job advert
To work as Deputy Manager, Key Person, and part of the Pre-School team under the direction of the Pre-School Manager, providing safe, high-quality care and education for Pre-School children.
Provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the Pre-School, assisting with curriculum planning, staffing levels, and behaviour management.
Carry out health & safety and maintenance checks, reporting to the business support manager to ensure premises and equipment are maintained, safe, and clean.
Reports to:
Pre-School Manager
Reports (Direct and Indirect):
In the absence of the Pre-School Manager: early years practitioners (5-8 staff, volunteers). Responsible for a group of key children.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
* Completion of a CWDC-recognised full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification, e.g., Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People’s Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
* Completion of Safeguarding Foundation course (Group 3) within the last 3 years (for Safeguarding Designated Officer role).
* Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage national curriculum and child development.
* Full working knowledge of policies, codes of practice, and relevant legislation.
* Understanding and recognition of the principles of equality and diversity.
* Experience of working as part of a team and with other agencies/professionals.
* Ability to relate well to children and adults, including professionals, carers, and parents.
* Experience of maintaining written records of children’s achievements, including observations.
* Ability to effectively use ICT to support learning.
* Relevant Level 4 Management or Level 5 childcare qualification or higher.
Completion of Safeguarding Awareness course (Group 2) within the last 3 years (where not holding Safeguarding Designated Officer role).
* Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes, including barriers to learning.
* Knowledge and/or experience of other communication methods with children, e.g., Makaton.
* Knowledge of external support available to support children’s development and how to access these services.
#J-18808-Ljbffr