Early Years Deputy Manager

Working hours:

28.25 hours per week (Term time only 38 weeks per annum pro
-rata rate) We are recruiting for an Early Years Deputy Manager who will be room based to work at our Ofsted registered Salvation Army Preschool, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, Surrey TW15 3JY
. This key position will support and deputise for the Early Years Settings Manager and will manage agreed Early Years Practitioners.

Key Responsibilities:

This key position will support and deputise for the Early Years Settings Manager and will manage agreed Early Years Practitioners. You will report to the Early Years Settings Manager in the day to day leadership; development; planning and organisation of the preschool in working in partnership with multi agencies, local authorities, volunteers; staff and Divisional Headquarters in building on the Ofsted rating in providing a high standard of service to our community.

The successful candidate(s) will have:
Educated to Level 3 in Early Years Willingness to undertake further and relevant training Senior/Key person experience of working in Early Years and understanding of child development and behaviour Experience in acting as lead or deputy lead in safeguarding and SENCO A comprehensive knowledge of policies and procedures such as safeguarding, welfare requirements and health and safety in Early Years GCSEs including English and Maths for good verbal and written communication Understanding and ability to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army Candidates must also be committed to the values, aims and ethos of The Salvation Army.

Closing Date:
Tuesday, 31 Mar 2026 Interview Date:
To be confirmed In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting. Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced with barred list DBS check for the Child workforce For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please  and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications. Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave  bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme