Job Description

PRE-SCHOOL DEPUTY MANAGER

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TERM TIME ONLY

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Join our nurturing early years team and help shape young minds!

Pollyanna Pre-School CIO is a warm, inclusive, and child-centred setting dedicated to providing high-quality early years education in a safe and stimulating environment, offering children from the age of 2 a wholesome and secure early years education. Pollyanna Pre-School CIO strive to bring the best out of children, support and nurture them with their developmental needs. Our preschool is a much sought after setting with its location being in the heart of a close community. We are looking for a highly self motivated and qualified (level 3 or above) Deputy Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have the below responsibilities, however the duties listed below is not an exhaustive list.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

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Level 3 qualified in Early Years Childcare Education
Current EYFS (2025) knowledge

Previous leadership or room leader experience
Safeguarding & Paediatric First Aid Trained (Desirable)
At least 2 Years' Experience of working with children from two to five years old

SEN qualified in Early Years (Desirable)

MAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide a dynamic and stimulating environment with children in line with the new 2025 EYFS.
Maintain good communication between children, parents / carers and colleagues.

Lead and motivate staff to deliver outstanding early years practice
To support the staff and team within the setting.
To support and mentor staff that are completing their apprenticeship.
To manage the setting in the absence of the manager.
To be able to understand each child's individual delopement needs and help expand their growth accordingly.
Attend and assist manager at staff meetings.
Attend training courses.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in and outside of the setting.
To be responsible for observation and record keeping so that children's attainment and progress is effectively and regularly assessed.
Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS requirements are met

To supervise the daily programme of pre-school activities and events.

The position is to start

Monday 19th January 2026

on the following days:

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 15.00pm (32.5 hours per week)

Pollyanna Pre-School reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged

For a full job description, please visit our pre-school website

Application via https://pollyannapreschool.org.uk/vacancies/

We Offer

Supportive and friendly working environment Opportunities for professional development and progression Competitive salary and benefits A chance to make a real difference in children's lives
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check will be required and will only be appointed upon successful interview and reference checks

Pollyanna Pre-School
Community Centre
Eskdale Road
Stoke Mandeville
Bucks
HP22 5UJ
07746 750945

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you currently hold a completed level 3 or above certificate in Childcare & Early Years Education
Experience:

Early childhood education: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person