At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to support children's development and enhance their learning experiences.
- Company: Join Strabane Sure Start, a passionate organisation dedicated to early childhood education.
- Benefits: Receive extensive training, gain valuable experience, and make a real difference in children's lives.
- Other info: Opportunity for career advancement and ongoing professional development in a rewarding field.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping young minds and fostering their growth in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 5 in Childcare or equivalent; experience with 0-4 year olds is essential.
The predicted salary is between 28225 - 30000 £ per year.
Would you like to make a difference to children's lives, be part of a dynamic team and receive a wide range of training? If so, Strabane Sure Start are seeking applicants to join our multi-disciplinary team as a Leader for the developmental programme for 2-3 year olds in Plumbridge.
If you have NVQ Level 5 in Childcare, Learning and Development or equivalent, or a qualification above this, e.g. Degree in Early Childhood Studies we would love to hear from you. Candidates who are working towards these qualifications will also be considered, with the expectation that the qualification must be completed within 2 years. You must also have relevant demonstrable experience working with 0 - 4 year olds.
The Developmental programme for 2-3 year aims to:
- support families and help children develop improved language skills,
- improve physical development,
- enhance social and emotional development,
- foster greater independence,
- increase levels of attention and concentration to help children reach their full potential.
Therefore a sound knowledge of child development is essential, as well as good observation and written skills to record and monitor progress accurately and provide action plans, reviews and reports for individual children, recognising different needs. Planning, assessment, and observations are a key element of the position.
You will be required to work with a multi-disciplinary team, including external agencies to improve health and social development. The setting is registered with Early Years and inspected on a regular basis, therefore minimum standards must be met and all paperwork kept up to date. The role involves supervision of Early Years assistants and safeguarding will be a key part of the role. You will have a duty of care to all the children in the setting and must follow all policies and procedures ensuring children are kept safe at all times.
When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
We are registered with Social Services, successful candidates will undertake Social Services' vetting procedures. The successful candidate will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List check. A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Early Years Supervisor in Strabane employer: Barnardo's Northern Ireland
Horizon Sure Start is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Family Support Workers. Located in Carrickfergus, we offer flexible working hours, competitive salaries, and a strong commitment to employee development, ensuring that you can grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on families and young children in the community. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values collaboration and innovation in improving outcomes for those we serve.
Contact Details:
Barnardo's Northern Ireland Recruitment Team
