Deputy SENCo & Inclusive Play Lead

Young Brent Foundation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

PACE in Camden, London is seeking a Deputy/SENCo to co-manage Out of School Childcare & Play services. The role involves leading a team to deliver inclusive EYFS and play activities, with responsibilities spanning planning, safeguarding, partnership work and development of new projects.

The post is 20 hours per week during term-time (41 weeks) plus 35 hours per week during holidays (11 weeks), with some weekend work as part of extended play. It is a fixed-term contract for one year.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or above in early years, childcare, education or play work.
• Experience of managing staff and leading teams in play/childcare.
• Extensive experience working with disabled children and providing inclusive services.
• Experience partnering with other agencies and organisations.

Responsibilities

• Help plan, set up and deliver high quality after-school, holiday and weekend play and EYFS services that meet the needs of all children and young people, including disabled children, and ensure provision is inclusive, engaging and well organised.
• Continuously observe, monitor and review services to ensure they are safe, effective, well run and of a consistently high standard.
• Ensure all services are planned and delivered in line with policies, statutory obligations and funders' requirements.
• Lead the play team to plan and deliver a fun, varied and inclusive programme of play activities and outings.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Budget management

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years / Childcare or Playwork

Job description

PACE in Camden, London is seeking a Deputy/SENCo to co-manage Out of School Childcare & Play services. The role involves leading a team to deliver inclusive EYFS and play activities, with responsibilities spanning planning, safeguarding, partnership work and development of new projects.

The post is 20 hours per week during term-time (41 weeks) plus 35 hours per week during holidays (11 weeks), with some weekend work as part of extended play. It is a fixed-term contract for one year.