Early Years Deputy Manager

The Salvation Army; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent charitable organization in Ashford is seeking an Early Years Deputy Manager. This position involves supporting the Early Years Settings Manager and managing Early Years Practitioners in a preschool. Candidates should have Level 3 qualification in Early Years, experience in safeguarding, and understanding of child development. This role offers opportunities for further training and development within a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 in Early Years.
• Experience in acting as lead or deputy lead in safeguarding and SENCO.
• Understanding of policies and procedures in Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Early Years Settings Manager.
• Manage agreed Early Years Practitioners.
• Work in partnership with multi-agencies and local authorities.

Skills

Understanding of child development and behaviour

Senior/Key person experience in Early Years

Willingness to undertake further training

Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding policies

Ability to work with multi-agencies

Education

Level 3 in Early Years

GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

Job Description

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

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.

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
• GCSEs including English and Maths for...