Deputy Preschool Leader

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.

• Support the 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.

• 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.
• Minimum 2 years experience working in an early years setting.
• Experience in leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Paediatric First Aid training;
  Safeguarding/Designated Child Protection Officer training.
• Experience with in a voluntary or committee-led setting;
  Experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs.

This post involves working with children and is subject to the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007.