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Post No. POSN002569 - Deputy Team Manager - Early Years



Prevention and Inclusion have an exciting opportunity to recruit a deputy team manager who is inspiring, dynamic and able to make positive contributions to transform the lives of the families we work with. You will work within a team who is driven by delivering services that give children the best possible start in life, with our goal being to ensure comprehensive support and development for children in their early years.



This role encompasses various Early Years themes, including but not limited to:



Programme Planning and Delivery: Supporting the delivery of Flying Start and Expansion programmes. Childcare Services: Procuring and developing childcare services. Child Development and Health: Supporting child development and health pathways. Early Years (0 - 7 years): Offer management support for all early year's services as part of a wider management team.

Reporting into the Team Manager, your role will involve leading and managing a large team and budget monitoring. You will be required to ensure adherence to statutory regulations and provide quality delivery of services for vulnerable families. Effective partnership working is essential for the role, particularly in responding to emerging research and evidence-based practices. In addition, it is crucial to have the ability to successfully transfer these insights into operational delivery. The right candidate will be able to demonstrate they can both understand and present complex data, provide evidence of managing change, and will be experienced in the delivery of high-quality early years services such as early intervention and peer support groups, childcare provision and wider services including health programmes.



Should you have any queries on the roles please contact: -



Penelope.Phillips@newport.gov.uk (Team Manager - Early Years)



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweith