Early Years

Employer Location: Published
Phone Number: 02890662825
Email: monitoringofficer@early-years.org
Web: http://www.early-years.org

Job description

As Early Years Deputy Leader you will ensure children attending the SureStart programmes have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment, working to improve the ability to learn, improve health and social development of children, ante-natal to four years of age.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will support and when required lead in a variety of service delivery within the SureStart project.
• The postholder will work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as ‘first educators’.
• As Early Years Deputy Leader you will innovatively support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Two years experience working with young children in a group-based setting (paid/voluntary experience is acceptable, please note student placements cannot be considered as part of the 2 year experience criteria.
• For a complete list of essential criteria please see Personnel Specification on our website.

Further Information

Join Early Years the organisation for young children as Early Years Deputy Leader, 2 roles available Location: Splash SureStart, Craigavon Hours: 19.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Friday 1:00pm to 4:30pm term time, 47 weeks Tenure: Permanent Salary: Point 7 to 11, £27,095.56 to £28,834.48 per annum pro rata 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. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 19 June 2026. For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place on Thursday 9 July 2026. A reserve list may be held for a period of up to six months for the same or similar roles, if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via email. Should you need to contact us, please use the following methods: Email: monitoringofficer@early-years.org Phone: 028 9066 2825 Option 5 Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.