Early Years Deputy Leader

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit an Early Years Deputy Leader to work in Mourne SureStart.

The role is 16 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday 9am to 1pm, term time, permanent.

The post holder will be involved in service delivery within the Mourne SureStart area and specifically for the delivery and on-going development of the Programme for Two Year Olds. This will include working in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as ‘first educators’.

As an Early Years Deputy Leader you will be responsible for assisting the Leader in ensuring the overall safety and well being of the children; for implementing the standards laid down by SureStart and Early Years – the organisation for young children and Social Services.

To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking the Apply Now button below.

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. If you do not have a CV, please upload a document containing your employment history. Alternatively, for an application form, please email

Closing date: Friday 1 November 2024 at 10am.

Interview date: Friday 22 November 2024.

Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.