An exciting opportunity is available at Happy Hours Preschool in Shoreham-by-Sea. We are looking for a fantastic candidate to fill our Deputy manager role. Happy Hours is a well-established term time only setting located within a lovely church hall in central Shoreham.
The successful candidate will be working with children aged 20months to 4 years in an inclusive, caring and stimulating environment valuing safeguarding at its core.
They will be well motivated, have great communication skills and demonstrate the ability to work well within a team, reporting directly to the manager. They will need to possess a strong knowledge and understanding of the planning process and have the ability and experience to support staff in their roles.
The Deputy manager will assist the Manager in the day-to-day running of the setting, including the management of staff and maintenance of the preschool environment, the welfare, learning and development of the children and liaising with the parents.
In the absence of the manager, the deputy will take full responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the setting.
A minimum NVQ lvl 3 is essential and the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant references.
Mon - Thurs 8.30am - 3.30pm
Fri - 8.30am - 1.00pm
Term time only
Starting rate of pay is £11.80ph with an increase in April 2025