Deputy Manager, Early Years (Maternity Cover)

EARLY YEARS WALES 2018; Pandy; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Borras Park Full Day Care Provision is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join our childcare team on a maternity cover basis. Based at Borras Park Community Primary School, this full-time role supports leadership, ensures compliance with Welsh regulations and leads learning experiences across multiple services.

You will work closely with the Manager to deliver outstanding care and education, supervise staff, and promote safeguarding while maintaining a nurturing, play-based environment for

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 Childcare qualification (or above).
• Significant experience in an early years or childcare setting.
• Experience supervising, leading or supporting staff within childcare.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge and welfare requirements.
• Strong understanding of Welsh Government framework and funded nursery curriculum.
• Knowledge of CIW, Estyn and childcare legislation.
• Experience planning, observation and assessment in early years.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in overall leadership and act as Person in Charge in their absence.
• Ensure compliance with Welsh Government 'Early childhood play, learning and care' Framework, CIW, safeguarding and regulations.
• Deliver exceptional care, learning and play experiences in a safe, inclusive environment.
• Lead in Manager's absence to maintain continuity and high standards.
• Monitor staffing levels and child-to-adult ratios to ensure statutory compliance.
• Support staff development, supervision, training and rotas.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff and external agencies.
• Lead practitioners in planning, observations, assessments and learning opportunities.
• Ensure curriculum delivery for funded nursery settings and 0-3 pathways in Wales.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Staff development

Play-based learning

Curriculum knowledge

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Borras Park Full Day Care Provision is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join our childcare team on a maternity cover basis. Based at Borras Park Community Primary School, this full-time role supports leadership, ensures compliance with Welsh regulations and leads learning experiences across multiple services.

You will work closely with the Manager to deliver outstanding care and education, supervise staff, and promote safeguarding while maintaining a nurturing, play-based environment for