Childcare Deputy Leader

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is recruiting a Childcare Deputy Leader for its Flying Start Childcare team. 32 hours per week, part-time fixed term to 31/03/2027, term-time only, across various settings in the borough within the Early Years team. The role supports high-quality childcare and safeguarding across settings.

Salary in the range £22,469.75–£23,597.04 with training opportunities. Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discounts are offered; applications may be submitted in Welsh.

Qualifications

• CACHE Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in Early Years & Childcare.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate current.
• Food Safety certificate current.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality childcare in line with Flying Start guidance and CIW standards.
• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Designate to ensure a safe environment for children.
• Lead the setting in the absence of the Childcare Leader.
• Champion inclusive practices and support children with emerging or additional needs.

Skills

Childcare

Safeguarding

Inclusion

Teamwork

Education

CACHE Level 3 Diploma Early Years & Childcare

Paediatric First Aid

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

*** This vacancy is only available to Caerphilly County Borough Council employees, including agency staff currently working at the Council. ***

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

Working hours: 32 hours per week Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term Until 31/03/2027, Term Time Only Location: Various locations throughout the borough Team: Early Years

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

We pay an attractive salary of £22,469.75 - £23,597.04 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.

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
• A current Paediatric First Aid certificate and a current Food Safety certificate
• Knowledge of educational development and health needs of children under 5
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience of working with children aged under 4 years, in a childcare provision

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, and staff discount schemes.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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