Childcare Deputy Leader

Are you ready to take the next step in your childcare career? We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Childcare Deputy Leader to join our vibrant Flying Start Childcare team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families across our community. What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the delivery of high-quality childcare in line with Flying Start guidance, CIW standards, and childcare regulations.
• Acting as the Deputy Safeguarding Designate, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
• Leading the setting in the absence of the Childcare Leader, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Championing inclusive practices and supporting children with emerging or additional needs and taking the role of Inclusion Lead.
• Building strong relationships with parents/carers and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
• Assisting with monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to ensure the continued success of our Flying Start provision.
You'll be primarily based in one of our Flying Start settings, but flexibility is key - you may be asked to support other settings across the Caerphilly Borough when needed. For the role, we ask that you have


• A CACHE Level 3 Diploma Early Years and Childcare qualification or equivalent relevant qualification
• A current Paediatric First Aid certificate and a current Food Safety certificate
• Knowledge of educational development and health needs of children under 5
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience of working with children aged under 4 years, in a childcare provision
  
  We pay an attractive salary of £22,469.75 - £23,597.04 and offer access to training and development opportunities., We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, and staff discount schemes.