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Job description

As Deputy Manager you will ensure children attending the Daycare 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. The post holder will be taking the lead in a variety of service delivery within the Daycare project. You will work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as ‘first educators’. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• To provide line management to some staff within the Daycare.
• To support in the continuous improvement, development and provision of high-quality innovative programmes for young children and actively encourage participation of the parents.
• To assist the Daycare team to ensure there is a caring and welcoming environment for the children and their families.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Childcare Learning and Development (Management).
• Two years’ experience working in an early year setting.
• One year’s experience leading and supervising a team.

Desirable Skills

• BA in Early Years Childhood Studies or equivalent.
• Two years previous experience leading and supervising members of staff gained in an early year setting.

Further Information

Location: Fermanagh Early Years Children and Family Centre.