Deputy Childcare Manager - Westbank Healthy Living Centre
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £23,111.09 per annum
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With a welcoming, inclusive environment, and a can-do, supportive work ethic, Westbank’s Kidzone is the perfect childcare provider to work for!
We work hard to ensure all our children receive high-quality, engaging and exciting education and care, and work closely with parents/carers to support each child’s learning and development, both at Kidzone and home. Westbank is in an easy-to-get-to location, with brilliant transport links. We also have free, on-site parking for staff with their own vehicle and offer a comprehensive staff benefits package including 33 days of annual leave per year (to include bank holidays), company sick pay following successful completion of probationary period, access to a staff designated benefits platform offering discounts to high-street retailers, employee assistance programme, wellbeing app as well as the possibility to opt in a medical health plan.
As the Deputy Childcare Manager, you will become a proactive member of our Ofsted-registered Kidzone team, by playing a crucial role in assisting with the smooth running of our well-established Pre-School, After School & Holiday Club, services.
Our ideal candidate will be able to deputise in the absence of the Childcare Manager in delivering high-quality play opportunities for all children in a safe, supportive and caring environment.
If you are a passionate and experienced childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career, join our warm, welcoming team in a thriving charity setting, where we focus on nurturing minds and supporting families in our community.
About the role
As Deputy Childcare Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our childcare setting. Working closely with the Childcare Manager, you will:
- Support the delivery of outstanding care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Lead and inspire a team of dedicated practitioners to provide high quality, child centred approach
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and Ofsted regulations
- Build positive relationships with parents, carers and the wider community
- Contribute to planning and implementing innovative activities tailored to children’s individual needs
- Step up as Acting Manager when needed
For more information, please see the job description (attached below).
Qualifications and experience required
- Level 3 qualification in early years and childcare, or equivalent, is essential
- Minimum 9 months in an after school/holiday club or pre-school setting, with an understanding of the Play Work Principles and EYFS Curriculum
- Minimum 9 months in a senior/leadership role (desirable)
- A deep understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
- A genuine passion for childcare and making a positive impact on children and families
Why join Westbank?
You will be joining a continuously growing charity that supports its staff in all aspects of their employment. Within this role, you will be joining a supportive, inclusive team, where flexibility and understanding is at the centre of what we do. With a range of employee benefits, and the satisfaction that working for a charity gives, apply today to give yourself the opportunity to play an integral part in a child’s development journey!
What we offer
Flexible holiday booking – take time off whenever it suits you, all year round; enhanced holiday allowance of 33 days per year (to include bank holidays); annual leave purchase scheme for a maximum of 5 extra days.
Comprehensive staff benefits – staff discount platform, employee assistance programme, designated wellbeing app, cycle to work scheme, opt-in private medical insurance.
Apply
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate to vacancies@westbank.org.uk
Closing date: 28th of January 2025
We will be reviewing applications as they come in and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Our charity is committed to supporting inclusion and diversity in everything we do, so we encourage all candidates who meet the requirements to submit their application.
Westbank is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is, therefore, subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (adults at risk/children).
About Westbank
Westbank is an award-winning, Devon-based registered charity established in 1986. The charity was originally set up to provide practical and emotional support to people in the villages along with west bank of the River Exe. The charity now works with communities and individuals across Devon and beyond, offering a wide range of services, including the award-winning Devon Carer’s service.