Deputy Preschool Leader
St Colums Pre School Centre
Phone Number: 02870835737Email: stcolumspreschoolcentre@gmail.com
Web: www.stcolumspreschool.com
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 effective 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.
Further Information
Worktime: Monday - Wednesday 8am-1.30pm, Thursday 8am-3pm and Friday 8am-1.30pm This post involves working with children and is subject to the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007
- Vacancy ID
- 1776491
- Job Sector
- Education and Training,Childcare and Social Work
- Area
- Derry or Londonderry
- Location
- Portstewart
- Salary
- To be confirmed.
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 30
- Published date
- 01/07/2026
- Closing date
- 20/07/2026
- Worktime
- See Further Information.