Early Years Deputy Manager

The Salvation Army; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Ashford is seeking an Early Years Deputy Manager to support the Early Years Settings Manager and manage early years practitioners. The successful candidate will be qualified to Level 3 in Early Years and have experience in safeguarding and child development. Duties include overseeing preschool operations and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure a high standard of service to the community. This position requires a commitment to the organization's values and ethos.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 in Early Years.
• Willingness to undertake further and relevant training.
• Experience in overseeing safeguarding and SENCO responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Early Years Settings Manager.
• Manage agreed Early Years Practitioners and lead in the preschool's day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with multi-agencies and local authorities to enhance service quality.

Skills

Level 3 in Early Years

Senior / Key person experience in Early Years

Understanding of child development and behaviour

Experience in safeguarding and SENCO

Good verbal and written communication

Education

GCSE’s including English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Working hours : 28.25 hours per week (Term time only 38 weeks per annum pro -rata rate)

Interview Date : 8th January

We are recruiting for an Early Years Deputy Manager who will be room based to work at our Ofsted registered Salvation Army Preschool, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, Surrey TW15 3JY. This key position will support and deputise for the Early Years Settings Manager and will manage agreed Early Years Practitioners.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities: This key position will support and deputise for the Early Years Settings Manager and will manage agreed Early Years Practitioners. You will report to the Early Years Settings Manager in the day to day leadership; development; planning and organisation of the preschool in working in partnership with multi agencies, local authorities, volunteers; staff and Divisional Headquarters in building on the Ofsted rating in providing a high standard of service to our community.

The successful candidate(s) will have :

• Educated to Level 3 in Early Years
• Willingness to undertake further and relevant training
• Senior / Key person experience of working in Early Years and understanding of child development and behaviour
• Experience in acting as lead or deputy lead in safeguarding and SENCO
• A comprehensive knowledge of policies and procedures such as safeguarding, welfare requirements and health and safety in Early Years
• GCSE’s including English and Maths for good verbal and written communication
• Understanding and ability to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army
• Candidates must also be committed to the values, aims and ethos of The Salvation Army.