Deputy Childcare Manager


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Tipton, DY4 9PF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification recognized by DFE/EYFS requirements

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent)

• Pediatric First Aid ( or willingness to obtain)

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in an early years setting. Experience leading a room or supervising staff.

• Experience implementing the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

• Experience of leading practice and supporting colleagues

• Strong understanding of EYFS statutory requirements and child development from birth to age 5

• Sound understanding of safeguarding, child protection and safer working practice

• Ability to support high-quality teaching, learning and care experiences

• Ability to lead by example and support continuous improvement

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands

• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills

• Competent IT and digital record management skills

What the school offers its staff

We believe that collaboration and staff wellbeing are at the heart of our success.

Supported by our trust, we offer a range of benefits to enhance our work environment and support the professional and personal growth of our staff, including work-life balance.

Education Mutual

Staff can access a comprehensive range of healthcare services through Education Mutual, including mental health support, 24/7 GP Healthline, physiotherapy, stress management resources, and occupational health services.

Find out more about Healthcare and Wellbeing Services here: www.educationmutual.co.uk/service/healthcare-and-wellbeing/

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a defined benefit plan, meaning your pension is calculated based on your salary and length of service and adjusted for inflation. This ensures a secure and guaranteed income in retirement, unaffected by investment performance.

Find out more about LGPS here: www.lgpsmember.org/

Other staff benefits include:

• Competitive salary

• Six INSET days per year

• Protected CPL time

• Continued professional development pathway for every role

• No work communication outside working hours

• Excellent holiday entitlement for support staff: Bank holidays plus 26 days paid holiday (pro rata)

• 5 days extra paid holiday after 5 years’ service (pro rata)

• Time for You’ day

• Family-friendly policies including flexible working, occupational maternity and paternity pay

• Reasonable release time for significant personal events

• Length of service awards

• Resources for retirement and financial planning

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Free tea, coffee and milk

Further details about the role

Please complete an application form and return to hr-spa@riverscofe.co.uk by 9am Friday 25th September 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

Summerhill’s Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check

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