Early Years Supervisor


Job description

These roles offer a fantastic opportunity to lead high quality early years provision and make a real difference to children aged 0 to 4 years and their families.

Responsibilities

  • To have oversight and responsibility for a designated group of children, their families, and their key workers.
  • To supervise/line manage early years workers in the team as well as students/volunteers as required.
  • To plan, implement and evaluate a curriculum appropriate to the age group and individuals’ needs of the child, including the room layout, and resources to meet the children’s needs
  • To operate within a key worker system observing, reviewing, and evaluating a child’s progress including the maintenance and retention of accurate notes and records (manual and computer) to inform planning.
  • Please see website for full details

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Learning and Development or QCF Level 2 in Playwork or Childcare Learning and Development (or an equivalent qualification)
  • Relevant experience working with children aged 0 to 4 years
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Desirable Skills

  • Experience of supervising, mentoring or supporting staff within a childcare or early years setting
  • Experience of communicating effectively with parents/carers regarding their children's needs

Further Information

£28,928.01 - £34,773.37 FTE Post 1: Early Years Supervisor, Killeenan Developmental Programme Base: St Joseph's, Killeenan This role will lead the delivery of our Killeenan Developmental Programme, ensuring children experience a safe, nurturing and stimulating early learning environment. You will: Lead and support an Early Years team Deliver high-quality developmental sessions for young children Use your knowledge of child development to identify early learning needs Observe, assess and record children's progress Develop individual action plans and contribute to reviews Build strong relationships with parents carers and partner agencies Post 2: Early Years Supervisor Outreach Play Team Cookstown This is a really exciting leadership opportunity to take the lead on Gold Sure Start's Outreach Play Programme, bringing play based learning directly into communities. You will: Lead and coordinate the Outreach Play Team Plan and deliver engaging play sessions Create inclusive, safe and stimulating play environments Support early intervention Work closely with families in community settings Collaborate across disciplines to support children and families

Vacancy ID
1756626
Job ref.
22400
Job Sector
Childcare and Social Work
Area
Co Tyrone
Location
Cookstown
Salary
See Further Information
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
20
Published date
27/01/2026
Closing date
08/02/2026
Worktime
Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed

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