Early Years Deputy Leader

Location: Splash SureStart

Hours: 37 hours

Tenure: Fixed Term until 26 September 2026 (Maternity Cover)

Salary: NJC Scale 4, Point 7-11 (£25,584 - £27,269) 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 role

The Early Years Deputy Leader 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, antenatal to four years of age.

The post holder will support and when required lead in a variety of service delivery within the SureStart project.

To work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as "first educators". To innovatively support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved.

We're looking for people who:

At the closing date have:

Essential criteria

At the closing date applicants, must have:

1.

a. NVQ Level III in Child Care Learning and Development and QCF Level 5 Diploma in Childcare Learning and Development (Management) OR currently undertaking a course of study that will lead to a level 5 qualification within two years from the date of appointment.

OR

b. BA (Hons) degree in Early Years or equivalent.

2. 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)).

To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking here.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 9 May 2025.

For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place on Wednesday 4 June 2025.

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.