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Post No. LEICY10012.21 - Flying Start Deputy Practitioner



Level 3/4 Qualified (CCLD, NVQ or similar) in accordance with the QCF or willingness to achieve in the near future.


Fixed Term until March 2026 (extension of contract subject to further funding from the Welsh Government).



The posts involve a proportion of time employed as a practitioner with an allocation of hours as specified below for Deputy Practitioner duties during times when the Senior Practitioner is involved in meetings or off site



(22 .5 -hours grade 4, 12.5 - hours grade 3)



Flying Start is an initiative from the Welsh Assembly Government, aimed at making a positive difference for the better to the life chances of children 0-10 years old, to ensure they have a flying start in life. This initiative is now expanding across areas of Newport, and we require additional Early Years Childcare Deputy Practitioners for our settings this will


include running After School Club.



The Early Years Team leaders are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and reliable Deputy Practitioners to work in partnership with Senior Practitioners, key staff, parents and carers to promote the vision and values of the Flying Start programme.


The candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as genuine commitment to the care and development of very young children. The candidates will possess level 2 standard literacy as a minimum (tested at interview process via short assessment, if required)



A relevant Childcare qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or working towards level 5, considerable experience with under 2's/playgroup/nursery children and a thorough knowledge of child development & CIW Childcare Policies and Practice is essential.



Experience of currently working within Flying Start Childcare and relevant qualifications/experience in IT such as Microsoft Word & Excel and are required to carry out assessments for each child and to maintain observations/recording of each child's development and for budget management. Experience of managing a small team is desirable.



There is an expectation for all Flying Start staff to be flexible to the needs of the service, supporting settings on a citywide basis, this will include After School Club (ASC) providing play opportunities for children aged 3 - 10 years, Monday to Friday between 15:00 and 18:00.



Due to the nature of the role, the post-holder will be required to take annual leave at times which coincide with Flying Start closures.



The appointment process will involve and an interview with senior members of the Flying Start Team and a scenario-based task.



For more information, please contact Lynda Goodwin Early Years & Childcare Team Leader 07976051789



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.

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