A vacancy has arisen at High Kirk Community Preschool Ballymena for a Preschool Leader, starting September 2024.
The successful candidate for this permanent 25.5 per week post will be required to meet the following criteria.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- QCF Level 5 in Child Care Learning and Development (Management) or a relevant occupational
qualification in Early Years Education or teaching qualification. - Minimum of two years paid experience working with children within the last five years in either
Preschool, Foundation stage or Daycare setting. - Knowledge and understanding of NI Preschool Curriculum Guidelines.
- Knowledge of Child Development including age-appropriate areas of learning.
- Experience of developing long, medium and short-term planning for an early year setting.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of developing policies and procedures.
- Good understanding of child protection and the Minimum Standards for Childminding and Day Care
for Children Under age 12. - Experience of observations and planning.
- Ability to lead and work in a team.
- Experience of managing staff and students, including staff appraisals.
- Have experience of identifying children with SEN and an understanding of liaising with educational
bodies and external agencies. - Essential skills and a good working knowledge of IT.
- Be in sympathy with the beliefs and practices of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- BA Hons Degree in Early Childhood studies or degree level teaching qualification.
- Two years’ experience leading and supervising members of staff in an Early Years setting with
children. - Have a FIT person assessment within the last three years.
- Experience of ETI (Education and Training Inspectorate) inspections.
- Experience of PSEEP (Pre-School Education Expansion Programme) funding
The successful applicant will be paid: £15.43 per hour.
For a job description and application form please click the following link – https://www.highkirkpreschool.co.uk/preschool-assistant-vacancy/ or contact:
High Kirk Church Office, 65-71 Thomas Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AZ. You can also Email: office@highkirk.org.uk
Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 29 July 2024.