Senior Early Years Supervisor (Deputy Manager)

Slough Borough Council; Slough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Childcare support

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Slough Borough Council's Children Services is seeking a responsible coordinator to support the Early Years provision at a Family Hub/Children's Centre in Slough. The role includes supervising a team of early years practitioners to ensure high-quality education and care aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage and statutory frameworks.

The successful candidate will be based at Monksfield Way Children’s Centre, with 37 hours per week (08:00-16:15), term time only, and enhanced DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years or family hub settings is desirable.
• Ability to lead a team of early years practitioners.
• Excellent communication and safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the Early Years Manager to run the Early Years provision in a Family Hub/Children's Centre.
• Manage a team of practitioners to deliver high quality early years services for 0-25 years (SEND).
• Deputise for the manager as required.

Job description

• Directorate: Children Services
• Pay Level: 6, £37,711 to £42,307 pro rata, (inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1,130pa)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37hours per week, 08:00-16:15, Term Time only
• Location: Monksfield Way Children’s Centre, Slough
• DBS requirement: Enhanced

The closing date for applications ismidnight onFriday 20th November 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 30th November 2026

What you’ll be doing:

Support the Early Years Manager to run of the Early Years provision based In a Family Hub/ Children’s Centre in line with the Early Year’s Foundation stage and the requirements of the statutory framework to ensure high-quality education and care. To ensure children are happy, safe, loved and thriving. To manage a team of early years practitioners to deliver high-quality early years provision, collocated with a range of multi-agency professionals delivering services for families 0-19years (0-25years SEND) experience a new way of team working. Deputising for the manager as required.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [e-mail].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

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Right to Work and Checks:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

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