Deputy Early Years Operations Manager

Elim is looking for a Deputy Early Years Operations Manager to support the Early Years Operations Manager in delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality early years and childcare services. You will play a key role in overseeing Ofsted-registered childcare settings, addressing compliance issues, and contributing to the strategic development of Elim’s childcare provision.

You will be responsible for supporting settings through visits, training, and action planning, ensuring they meet goals and maintain compliance with the EYFS framework and Ofsted regulations. You will also work closely with local church leaders to ensure the effective supervision of senior staff and provide support during leadership transitions.

You will be proactive, knowledgeable, and organised, ready to represent Elim at external meetings, including Ofsted visits, and to take on other duties as needed. Regular visits to settings across the UK will be required, as well as ongoing professional development and participation in key meetings.

Please download the job description below for further details and a person specification.

Additional details

• Place of work: Flexible, including childcare settings
• Working Hours: 15 hours per week
• Salary: £26,000 pa (pro-rata)

The Application Process

If you sense this role might be right for you and have the qualities we seek, please email your application to Alison Dunsmore – HR Manager, at alison.dunsmore@elim.org.uk.

Your application should comprise of the following three things:

1. A full curriculum vitae and
2. A covering letter setting out your reasons for applying and how you consider that you meet the person specification for this post.

If you do not provide these, your application will not be taken further.

Close date: Friday 20 September 2024
Interviews: Monday 30 September 2024

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the HR Manager, Alison Dunsmore, on 01684 588937.

Applicants are encouraged to find out more about Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance, its ethos and its activities on our website (elim.org.uk).

To be considered for this role, all applicants must currently have the right to work in the UK or will have secured the right to work in the UK by the date of commencement of employment.

For further details about how to apply for this role and a person specification, please download the job description.