Deputy Early Years Manager

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Schools

Deputy Early Years Manager (1 DEYM in Cyprus and 1 DEYM in Brunei)

Vacancy Number: 88221

Salary: £26,350 

Required for February 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter

Do you plan carefully for EYFS Children?

Have you placed the same importance on planning for your own Early Years career?

MoD Schools are looking to appoint inspirational Early Years professionals to join our dedicated teams based in Cyprus and Brunei, commencing February 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. The newly established Deputy Early Years Manager posts offer unique opportunities for experienced practitioners to shape and support pedagogy within our settings and maintain the excellent standard of early years care and education we offer.

The Deputy Early Years Manager (DEYM) plays a crucial role in the operational delivery of MoD Early Years Foundation Stage provision. Under direction of the Early Years Manager the DEYM is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of early years care and education. The DEYM is the Designated Safeguarding Children Deputy and will provide first-line management to the Room Leaders.

The role involves effective supervision of all practitioners and staff. The DEYM will work closely with and support the EYM to ensure effective implementation of our play based, child-initiated emergent curriculum. In addition to planning and directing sessions, facilitating weekly planning meetings, assisting with INSET training days, monitoring children’s learning journey’s, the DEYM will be expected to champion reflective practice and strive to build strong teams.

Above all, we are looking for a creative and innovative leader with a passion for teaching and learning, so if you have a proven track record of outstanding practice within an Early Years setting and would like further information about the post, including instructions on how to apply, then please use the link below to access the full advert on Civil Service Jobs

Closing Date: 11:55 pm on Thursday 14th January 2021​

The MoD is an Equal Opportunities employer and seeks to reflect the diverse community it serves. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements. If you would like any further information please contact helen.lakey@modschools.org for the position in Cyprus or tricia.wood@modschools.org for the position in Brunei.