Senior Early Years Lead – Flying Start (Term-Time)

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a Senior childcare worker for the Flying Start programme based in Barry. You will deliver a high-quality, nurturing experience for 0-4 year olds and their families, ensuring engaging play and development activities across our four childcare settings.

The role is 35 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks), with a pro rata salary of £26,824–£28,598. Training, DBS checks, and progression opportunities are available within a Welsh Government funded initiative.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ 4/ QCF5 in Children’s Care Learning and Development (CCLD).
• Advanced Practitioner with leadership and management units.
• Experience with babies/young children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, nurturing childcare across Flying Start settings.
• Contribute to learning and development opportunities for children in your care.
• Occasionally cover across sites; participate in funded training including CCLD.

Skills

Play activities

Planning & organisation

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ 4 / QCF5 in CCLD

Advanced Practitioner - leadership

CIW requirements for Regulated Childcare

Job description

Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a Senior childcare worker for the Flying Start programme based in Barry. You will deliver a high-quality, nurturing experience for 0-4 year olds and their families, ensuring engaging play and development activities across our four childcare settings.

The role is 35 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks), with a pro rata salary of £26,824–£28,598. Training, DBS checks, and progression opportunities are available within a Welsh Government funded initiative.