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We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.
We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
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About the vacancy
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Vacancy ID:
3656
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Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
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Number of vacancies:
1
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Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
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Location:
Llanelli
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Grade:
Grade F
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Salary:
£28,598 - £32,597
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If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
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Hourly Rate :
£14.82 - £16.90
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Contract Hours
37 hours
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Come and join our team
We are seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Childcare Deputy Leader to support the leadership and management of our Flying Start childcare provision.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate childcare professional who is committed to delivering high-quality care and education for young children. We are looking for a keen, enabling and trusted adult who can support provision that reflects the Rights of the Child, Flying Start Guidance and Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) National Minimum Standards.
The successful candidate will place the voice of the child at the heart of their practice, ensuring every child feels valued, respected and supported. They will champion inclusive and neurodiversity-affirming approaches, enabling children to learn, play, develop and achieve their potential within a nurturing environment.
You will have a strong understanding of child development and use this knowledge to support individual children and families. Working alongside parents, carers and partner agencies, you will help ensure children receive timely and coordinated support to meet their needs and promote positive outcomes.
The role is primarily based at Ser Ni Bynea Nursery and Ser Ni Llwynhendy; however, the successful candidate will also be required to provide management and leadership cover across Local Authority nursery settings, as required, to support service delivery.
The ideal candidate will:
Have experience of supporting and leading childcare teams and nursery provision.
Demonstrate a commitment to children's rights and wellbeing.
Promote inclusive and neurodiversity-affirming practice.
Have a sound understanding of child development and early years pedagogy.
Build positive relationships with children, families and partner agencies.
Support high standards of care, learning and safeguarding.
Contribute to service development and continuous improvement.
If you are an experienced childcare professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, we would welcome your application.
For further information and an informal discussion, please contact Estelle Etheridge Lawrence on: 01554 742203.
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Job Description:
Deputy Childcare post.pdf – 294KB Opens in a new window
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DBS level:
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
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Welsh language level - verbal
Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level
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Closing Date:
03/08/2026, 23:55
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The Rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
Competitive salary
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
Access to staff health and wellbeing support
Personal development and career progression
Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
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Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email:
[email protected] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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