Deputy Manager

Join Early Years – the organisation for young children – Deputy Manager

Location: Fermanagh Early Years Children and Family Centre - Enniskillen

Hours: 37 hours per week, variable working pattern

Tenure: Fixed term until 31 October 2026 with a possible extension

Salary: NJC Scale, 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.

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.

The post holder will innovatively support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved.

At the closing date have:

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

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

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

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday 10 March 2026.

For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place Thursday 19 March 2026.

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.

Skills:

childcare, daycare, early years, Education, charity, Management skills