Job Description

We are looking for a warm, caring and enthusiastic early years teacher/practitioner to join our lovely preschool in Teddington as a Deputy Manager. The post is for 5 sessions (8am - 12.45pm) a week*, plus the equivalent of 1 extra session working from home, term time only. The successful candidate will be qualified to Level 3 or above or have EYTS/QTS.

Our not-for-profit preschool is a happy, friendly and welcoming setting which has been serving our wonderful local families for over 50 years. You will become part of an amazing and committed team working with children aged 2 to 4 years old and their families.

You will be:

Passionate about early years education Able to work closely and cooperatively with the Manager and the staff team Able to work independently and show initiative An excellent communicator with a very good standard of written and spoken English Able to build strong and caring relationships with young children and their families Creative and innovative in providing inspiring and engaging learning opportunities for the children Have experience of working in early years or a similar educational setting Have a desire to support the setting in it's high standards of safety and safeguarding
Your role will include:

Supporting the Manager with the day to day running of the setting Working as part of a team to provide a happy, nurturing and stimulating environment for our children Undertaking a key person role with a group of specific children Participating in staff meetings, management meetings, parents evenings and training Supporting the setting in its high standards of safety and safeguarding and ensuring the well-being of the children
A full job description and application pack is available on request.

Interested applicants should contact us for more details at the earliest possible time. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

*5 mornings a week in ratio with the children + 1 session working from home for admin etc. (i.e. 6 sessions in total). If preferred, and for the right candidate, we may consider 4 mornings at the setting + 1 working from home (i.e. 5 sessions in total).

Salary depends on qualifications and experience and is paid 44 weeks of the year (38 weeks term time + 6 weeks holiday)

Playwam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 28.5 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025