BWC is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join our Outstanding Ofsted rated childcare provision.
We are seeking someone who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and with a minimum level 3 early years qualification and at least two years of post-qualifying experience in a senior role (or equivalent). The Deputy Manager will support the Manager in all aspects of childcare provision, including maintaining appropriate staffing ratios, delivering inspiring educational activities, managing administrative duties, and ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding.
Experience as a key person, working with children with special educational needs and disabilities (send), and supporting children with English as an additional language (EAL) is essential.
Employer: Brighton Women’s Centre
Location: 22 Richmond place, BN2 9NA
Job Title: Toybox Deputy Manager
Responsible to: Toybox Manager and Head of Services
Responsible for: Assisting the Early Years Manager with day-to-day childcare sessions; taking responsibility for specific areas of work.
Salary Grade: £12,091.49 pro rata (£24,961.79 FTE). Salary is annualised and paid in 12 equal instalments.
Working Hours: 20 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year). Shift pattern to be agreed with Manager.
Contract Details: Permanent
*This post is restricted to self-identifying women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010 and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Purpose of job: To deputise and effectively coordinate daily childcare operations in the absence of the manager, supporting the delivery of high-quality care and education. The deputy manager will support day-to-day operations and take responsibility for key tasks in line with Ofsted and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory requirements and current safeguarding and welfare standards.
Closing date for applications: 30th June 2025
Interview dates: c. 16th July 2025
To Apply
For the full job description, person specification and more information on BWC please download the Job Application Pack.
To apply please complete an application form and equalities monitoring form and return these to [email protected] before the deadline.
We do not accept CVs.
BWC is committed to inclusion and diversity and actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system and those from Black or Racially Minoritised Communities who are currently under-represented in the organisation.
*This post is restricted to self-identifying women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010 and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.