Childcare Deputy Leader

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Caerphilly seeks a dedicated Childcare Deputy Leader to support high-quality childcare delivery. This role involves leading in the absence of the Childcare Leader and ensuring a safe environment for children, requiring CACHE Level 3 qualification and a passion for early years. The position offers a part-time contract, with competitive pay and opportunities for training.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• 2 years post-qualification experience of working with children under 4 in childcare.
• Ability to speak Welsh is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality childcare.
• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Designate.
• Lead the setting in absence of the Childcare Leader.

Skills

Childcare qualifications

Post-qualification experience

Passion for early years

Education

CACHE Level 3 Diploma Early Years and Childcare

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Childcare Deputy Leader at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

The ability to speak Welsh is regarded as essential to the undertaking of this post. Thus, the position is advertised in line with the provisions of Section 38 of the Race Relations Act 1976

Details

Working hours: 20

Contract Type: Part Time, Term Time Only (39 weeks), Fixed Term until 31st March 2026 - with potential for extension depending on continued funding

Location: Various Locations in the Borough

Team: Flying Start Childcare, Early Years Service

About the role

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £13,595 - £14,748 and offer access to training and development opportunities. 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Agile working patterns
• Staff discount schemes

How to view more information

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

Contact for informal discussion

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Chislett/Jacqueline Smith on 07927590959/07525886778 or email [e-mail] [e-mail]