Specialist Pre-School – Deputy Manager

Dudley Council; Telford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Dudley Council as a Specialist Pre-School – Deputy Manager, where your passion for early years will thrive. As a pivotal figure in our special needs preschool, you'll ensure the highest standards of care and educational development while guiding a dedicated team. Your SEN experience and leadership will play a crucial role in nurturing a safe and stimulating environment for our children.

Benefits

Work Place Pension Scheme

Work wear provided

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year nursery senior/management experience.
• Excellent understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
• Knowledge of Ofsted standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support staff and young children.
• Oversee planning, monitoring, and development of nursery setting.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with external agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Child Protection

Safeguarding

SEN (Special Educational Needs) Experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher qualification in childcare

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Specialist Pre-School – Deputy Manager

Phoenix Centre, Wordsley DY8 5PY

Annual Salary £21,776.85 – pro rata averaged monthly pay = £1814.74

( Base Salary 13.50 hour = £19,750.50 per annum + holiday pay = £2026.35 per annum)

An annual pay review is undertaken by the Trustees in March of each year

Work Place Pension Scheme – NEST

Work wear provided, plus Free parking on site

Fixed Term contract

38 hours per week: - Monday to Friday

Term Time only

An excellent opportunity has arisen withing our consistently outstanding special needs Early Years setting for a Deputy Manager. We are looking for a very passionate experienced individual with SEN experience to join our dedicated team of individuals. Bringing their expertise, dedication, and leadership skills to our special need’s preschool. This role is an opportunity to influence, guide, and support both staff and young children, ensuring the highest standards of care while fostering a nurturing and therapeutic environment.

The Suitable Candidate Must Have The Following

• An NVQ level 3 or higher qualification in childcare or equivalent
• A minimum 1-year nursery senior/ management experience
• Experience of working in SEN and Early Years.
• To work under the direction of the manager and deputise for them as and when required
• Excellent understanding, leading and planning of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework alongside the engagement for learning and welfare requirements, ensuring a safe, caring, stimulating environment to enable the social emotional and educational development.
• Excellent understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection, Health and Safety, Food Safety, Confidentiality and Whistle Blowing. Experience of completing risk assessments, care plans and reporting accidents/incidents.
• Overseeing the planning, monitoring, and development of the nursery setting. Supporting and promoting equality and diversity throughout all areas of practice
• Supervising and reviewing staff development and performance. Developing and maintaining professional relationships with external agencies.
• Very good knowledge of Ofsted standards and requirements.
  
  
  

An ability to work to deadlines, with a friendly, reliable and flexible approach.

The Phoenix Centre has a duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and to promote British Values and have a good knowledge of the Prevent Duty. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced criminal records disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) the cost of which will be met by the employer. Provide two satisfactory references prior to their employment.

Please see the attachment for an application form and Job description. Fill the application form in accordingly and email it back to [e-mail].

Closing date for all applications is Friday 18th July 2025.

The Phoenix Centre is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  
  
  

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan , Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

Company Info

Website

http://www.dudley.gov.uk/

Telephone

01384 811300

Location

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Council House

Priory Road

Dudley

West Midlands

DY1 1HF

United Kingdom

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