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Job Ref No. ECC465268-1S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: 13.70 ph
Position Start Date: 03/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 14/08/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: 19th August 2025 Shortlisting Starts:  15/08/2025

Job Description

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About Us

Fun 4 Kids has been offering wraparound care for over 20 years.

We pride ourselves in offering an excellent standard of childcare offering varied play and learning experiences for children.

We are a company who supports and cares for the wellbeing of all its staff and all its users.

The role of Deputy Manager at our St John's Green Club offers 17.5 hours worked 2.30pm-6pm Monday to Friday, term time only. There may be additional hours in the companys holiday club at Highwoods.

What you will be doing

Supporting the Manager with the day to day running of the club.

Overseeing the delivery of the EYFS Framework.

Mentoring the team.

Taking on the role of Deputy Lead Safeguarding Officer, ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing procedures are follwed.

Planning and providing fun play and learning opportunities.

What we are looking for

You to hold a level 3 or above childcare qualification.

A strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.

You to be experienced in leading a team.

Someone who can communicate effectively with staff, parents and children.

Someone who shows true passion in delivering a high quality of care to the children.

Someone who is fun, likes playing games and can think on their feet so to ensure that children have the best experience of play.

Whats on offer

A competitive salary.

A supportive environment and senior team.

Continuous CPD and career development.

Paid day off for your birthday.

Attendance scheme.

Uniform.

Company events.

Employee assist programme.

The position of deputy manager is a great opportunity for an experienced early years educator looking to further develop their leadership skills and career within Fun 4 Kids.

If you think this might be the next career move for you then please get in touch and I will send you a full job description and application form.

Fun 4 Kids are committed to safe practice in recruitment and selection that includes consideration of issues regarding child protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff will be expected to complete a DBS check if they are not already on the DBS Update Service and supply us with two previous employment references.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.70 per hour
Expected hours: 17.5 per week


Benefits:

Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Catherine Joyner
38 St Johns Green, Colchester
Essex, CO2 7HE
Telephone: 07709026665
Email: sjg@fun4kidscolchester.co.uk

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