Overview
We are recruiting a Childcare Leader at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 20 hours – 4 hours per day
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/03/2026, Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Location: Various Locations across the Borough
This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Early Years Team.
We pay an attractive salary of £14,528.04 - £15,862.51 (Level 3 - Grade 7) / £16,313.20 - £17,606.79 (Level 5 - Grade 8) and offer access to training and development opportunities.
The Childcare Leader is a key role within our dynamic and high-quality Flying Start Childcare team!
Role and Responsibilities
* We are on the lookout for a part-time Childcare Leader to join us. This position is a fixed-term contract of 20 hours per week, running until 31st March 2026.
* Oversee the daily operations of a childcare setting and manage a team of dedicated childcare staff.
* Based primarily at Parc Y Felin setting, with the potential to support other Flying Start settings across the Caerphilly Borough.
* Key Responsibilities will include:
o Team Management: Lead and inspire a team to deliver high quality childcare services.
o Engagement: Foster strong relationships with parents/carers and children.
o Monitoring: Track attendance and take-up rates to ensure optimal engagement.
o Compliance: Ensure all legislative requirements and standards for registered childcare provision are met.
o Inclusivity: Create a respectful and inclusive environment for all children.
o Support: Assist children with additional and emerging needs.
o Collaboration: Work seamlessly with multi-agency partners to deliver the programme.
Qualifications and Experience
* CCPLD L5 or similar relevant Level 5 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales.
* CCPLD L3 or similar relevant Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales.
* Evidence of willingness to undertake further qualifications / continuing professional development training.
* Current Paediatric First Aid certificate
* Current Food Hygiene certificate.
* At least 2 years post-qualification experience of working with children aged under 4 years, in a childcare provision.
Benefits and How to Apply
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, and staff discount schemes.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.
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 07810348505 or email santof@caerphilly.gov.uk / Jacqui Smith on 07525886778 or email smithj4@caerphilly.gov.uk
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