Deputy Playgroup Leader

Job location: Dervock

Salary: To be confirmed.

Hours: 19

Worktime: See other information.

Closing date: 02/02/2022

Employer: Dervock Community Playgroup

Business: Preschool Education

Address: 182 Knock Road

Ballymoney

Postcode: BT53 8BB

Telephone: 000 0000000

Email: dervockcommunityplaygroup@outlook.com

Website: .

Job Duties: To cover maternity leave.Help prepare and set out the playroom appropriately before the sessions commences and is tidied up after the session ends.Carry out regular observations and make an assessment of each childs' needs within the group as directed by the Playgroup Leader.Attend and participate in all staff meetings.Take part in special events.Encourage the active participation of all parents in their children's learning.Listen to, encourage, enable and stimulate the children.Attend relevant evening meetings and courses.Advise the Leader of any matter requiring attention e.g. concerns about a child or equipment needing repaired/replaced.Keep strictly confidential any personal information regarding the children, their families or other staff which she/he learns as part of her/his job. Such information should only be passed on in the interest of a child. The Deputy Leader will only pass on the information in the interests of the child to the Leader.

Qualifications / Experience: Essential:QCF level 5 in Childcare, Learning and Development or equivalent orNVQ Level 3 in CCLD or equivalent with applicant working towards or willing to enrol in QCF Level 5 CCLD.A minimum of two years' experience working in a PSEP Playgroup setting. Desirable:Leadership skills.Experience in observation and record keeping.Clear knowledge and understanding of the NI pre-school curriculum.Up to date Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid and Health and Safety training.It skills and experience.

Application Method: Please complete jobcentre application form available via www.jobcentreonline.com to apply. Applications to be returned by post or email to employer. This is for a term time maternity position

Other Information: Work time: Monday, Friday 8:45 to 12:15, Tuesday to Thursday: 8:45am to12:45pm.Closing date 12noon Wednesday 2nd February 2022. Interviews on the evening of Tuesday 8th February 2022. Position will be subject to Access NI Check