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Job description

The Deputy Leader will support the Leader in her duties and act as Leader in her absence . They will be responsible to the Management Committee and the Leader. Assist in providing high quality aducation and care for children aged 3-5 years. Duties include setting up the room, cleaning and clearing away, assist in daily curriculum planning and evaluations, record observations, be keyworker for a group of children, keep children and environment safe, keep children's observation files and Learning Stories up to date, attend Cluster meetings and any other mandatory training, work well as part of a team, complete digital forms, encourage partnership with parents. Full Job Description available on request.

Responsibilities

• Support assistants.
• Keep records eg accident / incident, safety checks, register of attendance.
• Organise Home Links bags.
• Take part in fundraising.
• Prepare for and attend Open Evenings and parent workshops.
• Report concerns regarding safeguarding.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Level 5 CCLD or equivalent.
• Or Level 3 CCLD and be willing to enrol for Level 5 immediately.
• 3 years experience in a paid capacity working with children aged 3 to 5 years.
• Up to date Safeguarding certificate.
• Sound knowledge of child development.

Further Information

For further information regarding Job Description and Personal Specification please email playhousecoleraine@gmail.com Interviews will take place mid July.