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Job description

The Deputy Preschool Leader will support the Preschool Leader in the day-to-day management of the setting, ensuring a safe, caring and engaging learning environment for children. The successful candidate will take a proactive leadership role and assume responsibility in the absence of the Preschool Leader.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operation of the preschool.
• Assist in planning, implementing and evaluating a high-quality play-based curriculum.
• Promote inclusive practice and support children with additional needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Level 5 qualification in Early Years/childcare (or equivalent as recognised by the EA) OR Level 3 qualification in Early Years/childcare (or equivalent) AND willingness to enrol on and complete a Level 5 qualification within an agreed timeframe.
• Minimum 2 years experience working in an early years setting.
• Experience in leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Desirable Skills

• Paediatric First Aid training. Safeguarding/Designated Child Protection Officer training.
• Experience within a voluntary or committee-led setting. Experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs.

Further Information

This post involves working with children and is subject to the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007.