Deputy Manager Maternity Cover

Post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check:
Yes

Probationary period: 3 months

• Location:
  
  Borras Park Full Day Care Provision based in Borras Park Community Primary School
• Contract:
  
  Maternity Cover, full-time (subject to successful completion of probationary period)
• Salary:
  Competitive, dependent upon qualifications and experience
• Hours:
  
  To be discussed xibility required to meet the needs of the provision.
• Start Date:
  
  December 2026

Borras Park Full Day Care Provision is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated Deputy Manager to join our committed childcare team. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational early years professional who is passionate about providing high-quality childcare and supporting children's learning and development within a nurturing, play-based environment. Working closely with the Manager, you will play a key role in the leadership and day-to-day management of our provision, supporting the delivery of outstanding care and education across our Playgroup, Flying Start, Early Education, Nursery Plus, After-School Club and Holiday Club services.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire an experienced staff team while making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families within our community.

• You will support the Manager in the overall leadership and management of the provision and act as Person in Charge in their absence.
• You will help ensure compliance with the Welsh Government ‘Early childhood play, learning and care’ Framework, National Minimum Standards, CIW requirements, safeguarding legislation and all relevant statutory regulations.
• You will work alongside the Manager to ensure the delivery of exceptional care, learning and play experiences for children while maintaining a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.

• Support the Manager in the daily operation and leadership of the setting.
• Lead the provision in the Manager's absence, ensuring continuity of service and high standards throughout.
• Monitor staffing levels and child-to-adult ratios to ensure statutory compliance.
• Support staff development, supervision, training, staff rotas and administrative processes.
• Build positive relationships with children, their families, carers, school staff, Trustees and external agencies.
• Support safeguarding responsibilities and act as Safeguarding Lead in the Manager's absence.
• Assist in maintaining records, documentation and regulatory requirements in line with setting policies and procedures.
• Lead, supervise and inspire practitioners and play workers in planning, observations, assessments and delivering high-quality play and learning opportunities.
• Support staff in implementing play-based learning approaches, including planning in the moment, the Curiosity Approach and the Playwork Curriculum.
• Ensure all areas of the curriculum for funded non-maintained nursery settings in Wales are delivered effectively.
• Ensure all areas of the curriculum for early childhood play, learning and care:
  Developmental pathways 0-3 in Wales are delivered effectively.
• Monitor and maintain an enabling learning environment that promotes children's independence, curiosity and development.
• Support practitioners in their key person responsibilities and act as a positive role model for staff and children.
• Contribute to staff meetings, peer observations, supervision processes and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders to ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, employment legislation and all company policies.
• Undertake practical duties within the setting when required, including supporting children's personal care, snack preparation and…