Jobs, fresher vacancy - Deputy Manager • Fermanagh

Company: Early Years Organisation

Fermanagh

Join Early Years the organisation for young children as Deputy ManagerLocation: Fermanagh Early Years Children and Family Centre - EnniskillenHours:37 hours per week, variable working patternTenure:Fixed term until 31 October 2026 with a possible extensionSalary: NJC Scale, Point 7-11 (£25,584-£27,269) per annum pro rataDo you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education?Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential?Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities.At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education.In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 36 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.The roleAs Deputy Manager you will ensure children attending the Daycare programmes have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment, working to improve the ability to learn, improve health and social development of children, ante-natal to four years of age. The post holder will be taking the lead in a variety of service delivery within the Daycare project.You will work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as first educators.The post holder will innovatively support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved.We're looking for people who:At the closing date have:Essential criteriaAt the closing date applicants, must have:QCF Level 5 Diploma in Childcare Learning and Development (Management).Two years experience working in an early years setting.One years experience leading and supervising a team.Desirable criteriaBA in Early Years Childhood Studies or equivalent.Two years previous experience leading and supervising members of staff gained in an early years setting.To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking the Applybutton below.Theclosing date for receipt of completed applications isTuesday 10 March 2026.For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place Thursday 19 March 2026.Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.Skills:childcare daycare early years Education charity Management skills