Job Description

We're Hiring: Pre-School Lead

Location:

Ashbridge Nursery at Maxy Farm, and The Fledglings Nursery (Travel required)

Contract Type:

Permanent |

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience

Are you a passionate early years professional with leadership experience and a drive to shape the next generation of learners? Do you thrive on inspiring others, developing outstanding teaching practices, and making a lasting impact in Early Years education?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced

Pre-School Lead

to join our leadership team at Ashbridge, where we are committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred education across our nursery settings.

About the Role:

As Pre-School Lead, you will take the lead in supporting and inspiring our four Pre-School teams, championing excellence in practice and ensuring the best outcomes for children. Working alongside our Nursery Management and Quality Teams, you'll coordinate curriculum delivery, staff development, inspection readiness, and family partnerships. This role requires a candidate that can lead from the front, working directly with children and practitioners.

You will:

Lead and develop teams across four Pre School classrooms Monitor and enhance EYFS delivery and the Ashbridge Curriculum Line manage Early Years Teachers and support their professional development Support Pre-School transitions and key quality events Evaluate and report on performance to SLT Collaborate with parents, staff and external professionals Drive high standards in practice, learning environments and child outcomes

We're Looking For:

QTS / EYTS

with at least

2 years' experience

working with Pre-School aged children

Leadership experience

in an Early Years setting (minimum 1 year) Proven knowledge of EYFS, inspection frameworks (Ofsted), and curriculum development Strong communication, IT, and organisational skills A passion for supporting child development and continuous improvement A flexible, nurturing and proactive approach to team leadership Access to your own vehicle and a full driving licence (travel required between settings)

Why Join Ashbridge?

Work across high-quality Early Years settings Access ongoing CPD and leadership development Be part of a passionate, supportive and forward-thinking team Help shape the future of Early Years education in a respected, values-led organisation

Additional Information

Ashbridge Independent School and Nursery actively promote policies, procedures and practices to safeguard the welfare of children. The organisation is well-established and is a strong, secure and sustainable business. Ashbridge is committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and practice.

In order to safeguard children and meet regulatory requirements all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, proof of Right to Work in the UK and a fully enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is to be met by the applicant. A copy of our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy is available upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 36,556.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

Preschool: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PRESCHOOLLEAD