Deputy Team Leader - 3 days per week (maternity cover)

Willow Cottage Ltd; Eynsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Eynsham is seeking an experienced Early Years Deputy Team Leader for a temporary position of 30 hours per week. The role involves leading a team to provide high-quality education and care in a beautiful rural setting. Ideal candidates will have a passion for leadership and a commitment to child development. Opportunities for permanent employment may exist beyond the temporary contract, ending on April 12, 2026.

Qualifications

• Passion for leadership in early years education.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of statutory safeguarding and welfare requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the job share to ensure excellent communication.
• Deliver high standards of care and education.
• Inspire and motivate the team for optimal child development.
• Support reflective practice and individual planning for children.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and welfare regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Willow Cottage Nurseries is looking for an exceptional Early Years Deputy Team Leader to work for three days per week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as a job share with a current staff member. This is 30 hours per week. We are keen to seek an applicant with a passion for leadership and a vision for delivering the highest quality education and childcare. Would you like to work in a beautiful rural location with extensive outdoor facilities? We believe that our staff should feel valued and be part of a supportive team of childcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• As a Deputy Team Leader (job share) you will be involved in: Working in collaboration with the job share to ensure excellent communication and consistency.
• Delivering and maintaining a professional standard of care and education with high expectations of all children and colleagues.
• Inspire, motivate, and give direction to the team in order to provide the best possible care and education for the children in an environment which is inviting and challenging.
• Sharing and role modelling professional knowledge and experience in line with current thinking around child development.
• Supporting reflective practice, observations and planning in order to meet the individual needs of all children.
• Meeting statutory requirements such as safeguarding, welfare, learning & development, SEND support and record keeping and supporting the team to maintain the same high standards.

Contract

This is a temporary position which will end on 12th April 2026; however for the right person we would consider a permanent contract once this has ended.