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Job description

The Deputy Leader will support the Leader in the day to day running of Jack and Jill Pre-school to ensure safe and stimulating learning through play in a caring and welcoming environment. The Deputy Leader will support the Leader provide intrinsic learning for young children. The Deputy leader will adhere to the ‘Curricular Guidance for Pre-School Education’ to meet the individual needs of the children. .

Responsibilities

• The Deputy leader will maintain a high standard of communication with the Leader at all times
• Support the leader with engaging with parents regularly, keeping them informed of their child's development
• Carry out regular observations, planning & evaluations of each child in collaboration with the Leader
• Ensure health and safety is maintained at all times by assisting the leader to carry out regular risk assessments and by providing good standard of housekeeping
• Following GDPR guidelines regarding data
• Assist the leader in undertaking book-keeping duties
• Liaising with the management committee and attend meetings
• Attend relevant, ongoing training courses and evenings meetings

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Level 5 Diploma in Children's Care, Learning & Development or working towards it
• Two years paid experience working with children in an Early Years setting
• ICT skills, Microsoft documents

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of the NI Pre-School Curricular guidelines
• Child protection Training
• Paediatric First aid
• Food Hygiene certificate
• Experience of trust inspections
• Experience of ETI inspections
• Special Education Needs training
• Experience working in a PSEP funded setting

Application Information

To request an application form please email: jack.jill.preschool21@gmail.com. Applications should be returned on or before the closing date with (Pre-school Deputy Leader application) in subject box