Childcare Deputy Leader

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government childcare provider in Caerphilly is looking for a dedicated Childcare Deputy Leader. This part-time role, on a fixed-term contract, involves supporting high-quality childcare, ensuring safety, and leading the team when needed. Ideal candidates will possess a CACHE Level 3 Diploma and have at least two years of relevant experience. The position offers excellent benefits including training opportunities and a pension scheme, with flexibility required across various settings within the borough.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience with children under 4 years.
• Passion for early years and commitment to inclusive care.
• Experience in a childcare provision.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality childcare following Flying Start guidance.
• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Designate ensuring safety.
• Lead setting in the absence of Childcare Leader.
• Champion inclusive practices and support children with needs.
• Build relationships with parents and multi-agency partners.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating Flying Start provision.

Skills

Early Years care

Inclusive practices

Child safeguarding

Education

CACHE Level 3 Diploma Early Years and Childcare

Job description

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. This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

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.

Potential for extension depending on continued funding.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Are you ready to take the next step in your childcare career?

We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Childcare Deputy Leader to join our vibrant Flying Start Childcare team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families across our community.

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.

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 07810 438505 or email santofcaerphilly.gov.uk
• Laura Chislett on 07927 590959 or email chisllcaerphilly.gov.uk

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