A vacancy has arisen at High Kirk Community Preschool Ballymena for a Preschool Deputy Leader, starting 28th April 2025 (negotiable).
The successful candidate for this permanent 25.5 per week post will be required to meet the following criteria.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- A qualification at QCF Level 5 in Child Care Learning and Development or Playwork; or a relevant occupational qualification in Early Years Education or teaching qualification.
- Minimum of two years paid experience working with children in either Preschool or Foundation Stage.
- Sound working knowledge of DHSSPS minimum standards for Childminding and Daycare for children under 12, knowledge of child development including age-appropriate areas of learning.
- Knowledge and understanding of NI Preschool Curriculum Guidelines.
- Experience of developing long, medium and short-term planning for an early year setting.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of developing policies and procedures.
- Good understanding of child protection issues.
- Experience of observations and planning.
- Ability to lead and work in a team.
- Experience of managing staff and students, including staff appraisals.
- Have experience of identifying children with SEN and an understanding of liaising with educational bodies and external agencies.
- Essential skills and a good working knowledge of IT.
- Be in sympathy with the beliefs and practices of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- BA Hons Degree in Early Childhood studies or degree level teaching qualification.
- Two years’ experience leading and supervising members of staff in an Early Years setting with children.
- Have a FIT person assessment within the last three years.
- Experience of ETI (Education and Training Inspectorate) inspections.
- Experience of PSEEP (Pre-School Education Expansion Programme) funding.
The successful applicant will be paid from £14.13 per hour (subject to qualifications).
For a job description and application form please click the following link – https://www.highkirkpreschool.co.uk/high-kirk-preschool-deputy-leader-vacancy/ or contact:
High Kirk Church Office, 65-71 Thomas Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AZ. You can also Email: office@highkirk.org.uk
Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 18 March 2025.
