Job Description

About Us

Slinfold C E School and Pre School

Deputy Pre School Lead

Full time hours over 5 days 8.30am - 3.15pm



(hour may increase/decrease dependant on Pre School needs) - Permanent



Term time only - 38 weeks worked per year



Grade 5 point 7



Plus a daily 30 minute unpaid break



Caring for each other,



Learning from each other,



Achieving with each other...



Guided by God.





Slinfold Pre School is a vibrant Pre School on a journey of excellence. We provided education for the children of Slinfold Village and surrounding area. The school is located a short drive from Horsham and Billingshurst.


Slinfold is a small, inclusive school with strong links to St Peter's Church at the heart of our rural village community. We strive to develop confident, resilient, and compassionate learners by providing an inspiring curriculum. Our supportive and respectful culture, based on our Christian values, enables all to flourish. Through consistently high expectations, challenge and a love of learning we aspire for excellence.

Purpose of the post



To work as part of the pre-school management team to provide safe, high quality early years education and care for young children ensuring compliance with the Childcare act 2006, all health and safety legislation, the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and requirements laid down by the Government and Ofsted.*


To inspire and lead our small team of staff to deliver high quality inclusive early years education and care in line with school's policies and procedures*


To be a role model for the wider staff team, modelling sensitive and responsive interactions with our children so that they are able to flourish*


To work under the direction of the Pre-school manager and Senior Leadership Team of Slinfold CE Primary School and Pre-school.*


To adhere to pre-school policies and procedures and ensure that children's safety at all times. Ensure that policies are implements together with legal and statutory requirements.*
Agreeing key priorities with the Pre-School manager so that the team can be effectively inspired and achieve to the best of their ability.*
To work as a keyworker with groups of children as directed and provide supervision for the wider group.*


To maintain high levels of training in line with the settings requirements*


Liaise with parents/carers and outside agencies as required*
Work within agreed deadlines to ensure that events processes and procedures are successfully completed*

Responsible to:


Pre-school manager

Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher



Please contact the school office on 01403 790253 if you would like to arrange a visit.



The closing date for the application is 11am on Monday 7th July 2025.



Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15th July 2025.



Please complete the application and return to office@slinfold.w-sussex.sch.uk

What You Need to Succeed

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

EXPERIENCE

Working with or caring for young people with various additional needs within a Pre School based environment.

KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS

QUALIFICATIONS

To take on full responsibility in the absence of the Pre School Lead.



Experience of the EYFS and record keeping.



Ability to relate well to young people and adults.



Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.



Working in partnership with staff to implement and model advice and recommendation.



To be able to use initiative in and outside of the classroom.



Basic understanding of child development and learning.



Understanding relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation, including safeguarding.





Level 3 Childcare qualification



At least GCSE Maths and English or equivalent qualifications A to C grade




Experience of working in a range of settings to support young people with SEND needs and deliver model recommendations and strategies



Experience of working with young people who require support with their emotional and behavioural regulation.

Further Information

Slinfold CofE Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to office@slinfold.w-sussex.sch.uk



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01403 790253

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00589.



Job Reference: SCHO00589