Unit Head / Deputy Manager


Job description

Unit Head of Pre-school room - 15 children - plan and carry out age appropriate activities for the room. To support the manager and carry out managerial task e.g. supervisions, paperwork, show rounds etc.

Responsibilities

  • Help & Support current Manager.
  • Plan and organise activities for preschool children.
  • Carry out general housekeeping duties.
  • Good communication skills to talk to parent's current and new.
  • Work as part of a team within a busy nursery.
  • Confident in simple computer skills e.g. Word documents.
  • Carry out children's personal care needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Must hold Level 5 Qualification or above in Child Care.
  • Must have at least 2 years experience within the child care industry.
  • Good Communication Skills with Parents, Staff & Children.

Desirable Skills

  • Music, Baking, Sports activities that can be carried forward to do with the children.

Further Information

Covering Maternity Cover - up to at least 1 year Working 4 days per week between Monday to Friday 10 hour shifts e.g. 7.15am - 5.15pm or 8.15am - 6.15pm 3 paid breaks - 15minute in the morning & afternoon and 1x30 minute lunch time. Nursery based in the grounds of Altnagelvin hospital.

Vacancy ID
1753776
Job Sector
General Management,Childcare and Social Work
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Derry/Londonderry
Salary
£28,911.96 per annum.
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
40
Published date
12/01/2026
Closing date
26/01/2026
Worktime
See further information.

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