Early Years

Employer Location: Published
Phone Number: 02890387905
Email: monitoringofficer@early-years.org
Web: http://www.early-years.org

Job description

Join Early Years the organisation for young children as an Early Years Deputy Leader Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities. At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education. In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 36 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.

Responsibilities

• To ensure children attending have the best start in life providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment, work to improve the ability to learn, improve health & social development of children, antenatal to 4 years old
• The post holder will support and when required lead in a variety of service delivery within the SureStart project.
• To work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as ‘first educators'. You will innovatively support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level III in Child Care Learning and Development and QCF Level 5 Diploma in Childcare Learning and Development (Management)
• OR currently undertaking a course of study that will lead to a level 5 qualification within two years from the date of appointment.
• OR b. BA (Hons) degree in Early Years or equivalent.
• Two years experience working with young children in a group based setting (paid or voluntary experience is acceptable (Please note student placements cannot be considered as part of the 2-year experience criteria).

Further Information

Location: Dungannon and Coalisland SureStart Hours: 20 hours Tenure: Permanent Salary: NJC Scale 4, Point 7-11 (£25,584-£27,269) per annum pro rata