We are recruiting for an Early Years Deputy Manager to work at our outstanding Ofsted registered Salvation Army Preschool, Glendale Gardens, Leigh on Sea. 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 and willingness to work towards Level 5

• 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

• GCSE’s 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 

(We reserve the right to close this advert earlier should we feel we have received sufficient applications)

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile attachment on the left.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement.