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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead & Early Years Educator
Muddy Boots Nurseries —Acomb
- £13.85 - £14.05 an hour
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Community Resource Worker - Private Fostering
Bradford Children and Families Trust —Bradford
- £28,598 - £35,412 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Training & Development Specialist - Signalling
Siemens —York
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Time management
CAMHS Clinician
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust —York
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Management
- Working with children
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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead & Early Years Educator
Muddy Boots Nursery —York
- £13.85 - £14.05 an hour
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Day Care Manager
Leeds City Council —Leeds
- £38,220 - £40,777 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
- School
- Annual leave
6d
Assistant Headteacher
Keys Children —Wakefield
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Leadership
- School
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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VacancyTitle: Assistant Care Manager
Housing 21 —Cleckheaton
- £32,240 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Care plans
- Sick pay
Sector 3 Scout (Hull)
Leeds United Football Club —Leeds
- Driving
- Communication skills
11d
Preparation for Adulthood Social Worker
City of York Council —York
- £38,212 - £42,849 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
CAL - TEC
Calderdale College —Brighouse
- £41,650 - £46,876 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Deputy Manager
Bright Horizons —Leeds
- From £32,513 a year
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Systemic Family Therapist
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust —York
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Master's degree
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Nursery Manager
Rodley Village Day Nursery —Leeds
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
- Bereavement leave
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6d
Third in Charge
Bright Horizons —Leeds
- £30,754 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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10d
Team Leader Children Residential Home
The Aurora Way —Shipley
- £30,321.24 - £40,726.34 a year
- Full-time
- English
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Flexitime
Quick apply
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Rugby League & Youth Delivery Specialist
Wakefield Trinity Community Foundation —Wakefield
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
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Residential Support Worker Children residential home
The Aurora Way —Shipley
- £27,976.84 - £34,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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Early Years Tutor
Learning Curve Group —Huddersfield
- £12,067 - £13,212 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Education
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
11d
Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Lockwood Residences —Huddersfield
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Care plans
Quick apply
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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead & Early Years Educator

Muddy Boots Nurseries -
Acomb

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Job details

Full-time
£13.85 - £14.05 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Early childhood education

Full job description

Job Title:
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead & Early Years Educator
Location: Muddy Boots Acomb
Salary: Up to £14.05 per hour

Join Our Award-Winning Team!

Join our award-winning outdoor nursery in a brand-new role that combines safeguarding leadership with hands-on practice - working a 4-day week, paid in the top 10% locally, and supported to grow your career within our nurseries across York and Leeds.

At Muddy Boots Acomb, we’re proud to be an award-winning nursery, recognised for delivering exceptional early years education through meaningful outdoor learning.

Everything we do is guided by our core values - Heart, Excellence, Growth, Teamwork and Responsibility - and they shape how we care for children, support families and look after each other as a team.

We’ve created this role because we believe safeguarding deserves real time, attention, and expertise - not squeezed in around everything else. The right person will be an experienced Level 3 educator ready to step into safeguarding leadership while keeping their feet (muddy!) firmly in the rooms with the children.

About the Role

This is a hybrid position. Two days each week are protected non-contact time, dedicated to safeguarding leadership — casework, multi-agency liaison, and supporting families with active concerns. The other two days, you’ll be in the room as part of the educator team, working directly with children and modelling great practice.

Your safeguarding days will include:

Leading day-to-day case management for safeguarding concerns at Acomb, maintaining accurate records and clear chronologies
Acting as a key liaison with Children’s Social Care, the LADO, MASH, health visitors, family support workers, and Early Help teams
Attending and contributing to multi-agency meetings (TAF, CIN, child protection conferences)
Leading on Early Help assessments and the drafting and review of individual support plans
Running safeguarding supervision with room leads holding active cases
Being a consistent point of contact for parents engaging with services, alongside the Nursery Manager
Managing the early stages of allegations against staff, escalating in line with policy
Coordinating online safety, Prevent duty, and Operation Encompass at site level
Maintaining the staff safeguarding training matrix and delivering in-house refreshers
Conducting quarterly safeguarding file audits and reporting to group leadership
Staying current on legislation, guidance, and local safeguarding partnership procedures

Your room days will include:

Planning and delivering engaging learning activities, with a strong focus on outdoor play and exploration
Observing, assessing and supporting children’s individual learning journeys
Acting as a key person and building strong, trusting relationships with families
Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
Working collaboratively as part of a positive, supportive team
Being responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in your care

What’s required?

We’re looking for someone who:

Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
Has substantial early years experience, ideally with exposure to safeguarding cases, Early Help, or supporting vulnerable families
Communicates clearly in writing - case notes, referrals, and support plans need to be accurate and concise
Has the calm and confidence to handle difficult conversations with parents and staff
Is resilient - safeguarding work carries emotional weight, and you’ll be well supported, but the role suits people who can carry that thoughtfully
Is organised, methodical, and discreet with confidential information
Is a reflective practitioner who actively seeks supervision and feedback
Shares our values and commitment to high-quality childcare
Has a genuine passion for outdoor learning and child-led play

Desirable (or willing to obtain within three months of starting):

Level 3/Advanced DSL training (we’ll fund this if needed)
Experience chairing or contributing to multi-agency meetings
Working knowledge of local safeguarding partnership procedures

Direct safeguarding lead experience is welcomed, but a willingness to grow into the role with strong support and training is just as important.

What we offer

What We Offer:

Be part of an award-winning nursery that values excellence and innovation
Top 10% pay in the area, up to £14.05 per hour
4-day work week for full-time staff – more time for you!
Extra holiday days for long-standing team members
Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
Lifestyle discounts on groceries, travel, entertainment & more
Employee Assistance Programme – mental health support & coaching
Staff treats, events & parties – because we value YOU!
️ Free lunches, tea & snacks to keep you fuelled
Free uniform & on-site parking

Ready to Join the Muddy Boots Family?

If you love the idea of working in an award-winning nursery where the great outdoors is at the heart of everything we do, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Now and start your adventure with us!

Muddy Boots is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring that the terms and conditions of employment for staff and selection processes for potential employees are equitable and non-discriminatory.

All positions offered by Muddy Boots are subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check, as part of our safeguarding duties.

About Muddy Boots Nursery

Since opening our doors in January 2012, with only a few team members and a handful of children, we have continually worked to build day nurseries with a strong family ethos and home-from-home feel, which have now been enjoyed by over 1000 families and counting.

Here is how we do it:

We focus on developing the uniqueness of every child: We work with every child’s constantly changing and unique interests to ensure their development is about them, not employing a one-size-fits-all approach
Our outstanding team builds strong relational bonds with our families, built on quality communication: This ensures our parents have the peace of mind to get on with their busy lives, knowing their child is with a team who know and love them
We focus on outdoor adventures, always: Muddy Boots isn’t just a name, it’s a daily way of life. We believe in as many outdoor adventures as possible and create amazing outdoor experiences to facilitate them

The name ‘Muddy Boots’ really sums up our whole ethos – to not be afraid to let children learn by getting muddy, exploring, going on adventures and getting out there and having a go! Children enjoy a wide range of activities both indoor and out, planned by a qualified and experienced staff team who genuinely love and care for all the children. Our aim is that every individual child thrives and flourishes into their unique selves in our positive, family-feel environment.

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