Cylch Meithrin Dyffryn Aeron is looking for a committed, friendly leader to join our team of staff to lead all aspects of the Cylch.
You must be a fluent Welsh speaker.
The role is for a fixed term starting 1st October 2026 until the end of the summer term 2027. We welcome applicants who would be interested in a secondment. We may also consider part time applications.
You must have an appropriate recognised early years qualification at level 3 or above and also relevant experience to take charge of a Cylch Meithrin, for example:
● A Diploma or a Degree in Early Years Education
● A Diploma or NVQ Level 4 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
● CACHE / NNEB Diploma
● Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Early Years Care and Education (Welsh medium)
● Level 3 Diploma or Level 5 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
● NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education / Children’s Care, Learning and Development
● Another relevant qualification
You should be fluent in Welsh or a learner who has attained a high level of proficiency in Welsh
The Leader will be answerable to the Cylch Meithrin’s Management Committee for discharging the following duties:
● to review, monitor and evaluate the work of every member of staff in the Cylch
● to ensure that the Cylch Meithrin’s guidelines and policies are implemented in every activity by every member of staff
● to ensure that that the Cylch implements the principles and aims of the Foundation Phase in all its activities
● to comply with all the registration regulations of the Care Inspectorate Wales
● to ensure that the Cylch’s room and facilities (including the outdoor space) are attractive and welcoming and comply with all the health and safety requirements
● to ensure that there is sufficient provision of a variety of resources both indoors and outdoors to promote linguistic, mathematical, physical, creative, social etc. skills
● to ensure that learning areas which reflect the Foundation Phase are provided for the children to promote their development and learning
● to ensure that there are specific arrangements for children to benefit from outdoor play, even when the Cylch does not have a designated outdoor play area
● to ensure that there are activities and an adequate supply of resources available which promote the children’s Welsh language development
● to ensure that every staff member promotes the Welsh language at all times in the Cylch
● to give the parents information about the importance of promoting educational continuity through Welsh medium education
● to foster contacts with the local primary school, Cymraeg i Blant, Mudiad mEithrin and Flying Start.
● to work as a team to plan the Cylch’s work and activities in the short and long term
● to ensure support for children with additional needs and their families in collaboration with the local Referral Scheme Co-ordinator (if relevant)
● to keep a record of the children’s development including examples of their work
● to give the parents an opportunity to discuss their children’s development
● to attend any training relevant to the post
● to attend the Cylch’s Management Committee and to prepare reports of the Cylch’s activities for presentation
● to undertake any additional duties which are relevant to the post in accordance with the guidelines of the Management Committee, e.g. responsibility for additional needs, first aid, and health and safety
For more information and full job description in Welsh and English visit Mudiad Meithrin:
https://meithrin.cymru/jobs/leader-cylch-meithrin-dyffryn-aeron-maternity-cover/?lang=en
Pay: £14.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- working with children: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
