Early Years - Deputy and Key Practitioner

Castor and Ailsworth Pre-School; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local pre-school is looking for a Pre-School Deputy and Safeguard Lead to ensure high-quality education and care for children. Responsibilities include planning, leading, and safeguarding within a team. Candidates should have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a commitment to both children and families. The position is part-time, requiring flexibility within specified hours. Enhanced DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children and their families.
• Ability to encourage parental involvement.
• Organised with the ability to set and complete targets for children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and set up of play areas.
• Act as a keyperson to a group of children.
• Teach children, providing appropriate support and stimulation.

Skills

Commitment to young children and families

Safeguarding experience

Ability to work within a team

Good knowledge and experience with IT

Friendly, flexible approach

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Pre-School Deputy and Safeguard Lead. Reports to: Pre-School Leader/Manager. Responsible for: Safeguarding, Leading the room, Planning, supporting staff. Purpose of the job: To work as a Deputy and Key Person, as part of the Pre-School team under the direction of the Pre-School Manager to provide safe, high-quality education and care for Pre-School children. Job Type: Part-time role (no more than 32 hours, no less than 20 hours) Term-time Setting. Hours will be between 8am - 3.45pm; you must be able to work these hours 3 days a week. We may offer some flexibility for the right candidate.

We are a fun, pack-away setting in the village of Castor, Peterborough. We have run for over twenty years and are passionate about empowering children to reach their full potential as well as offering support and community for their families. We have strong links to our community and are voluntarily managed by an elected committee, and it is run under the guidelines of a constitution. We are a non-profit making Pre-School holding charitable status and are approved by OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education).

Main Duties

• To assist with the planning.
• To help set up the play areas, both inside and outside, for the daily session and to help tidy away at the end. We are a pack away setting so some lifting and fitness involved.
• To act as a keyperson to a group of children, working closely with parents/carers/other professionals and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met.
• To advise the Pre-School Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents or the safety of equipment, ensuring confidentiality as necessary.
• To teach children offering an appropriate level of support and stimulation.
• To attend staff meetings and any other meetings as required.
• To attend training as appropriate.
• To keep confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff which is learned as part of the job.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Pre-School Manager, in accordance with the Pre-School’s objectives.
• To Lead Safeguarding (with the manager) completing regular courses to stay updated on new legislation and trends. To monitor staff and their training.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn and develop practice.
• Commitment to young children and families.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to work with parents and to encourage their involvement.
• Good knowledge and experience with IT.
• Friendly, flexible approach.
• Safeguarding experience or the willingness to learn quickly.
• Organised with the ability to set and complete targets for children and the setting.
• Fun and passionate about working with young children and their families.
• Have sound knowledge of the EYFS and Safeguarding (although up to date training will be available).
• This role will require an enhanced DBS check.