Job Description

Preschool Overview

Bradpole Preschool is dedicated to providing high-quality early years care and education for children aged 2 to 5 years. As a non-profit organization with charitable status, we focus on nurturing young minds in a supportive environment, ensuring every child receives the attention and education they deserve.

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Preschool Leader/Manager to lead our team. This vital role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for our children, and supporting our mission to deliver exceptional early childhood education. It would suit someone with strong organisational and communication skills, and a genuine passion for creating an inclusive, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

As the Preschool Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the setting, including:

Developing and implementing educational programmes and policies in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework Ensuring the safety, well-being, and safeguarding of all children aged 2-5 Building positive and effective relationships with parents and carers Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, Local Authority guidance, and Ofsted requirements Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional development across the staff team Recruiting, training, and managing staff, including termly supervisions, annual appraisals, rota management, and ensuring correct staffing ratios Managing the preschool budget with support from administrative staff and in collaboration with the committee

Qualifications

Proven management and leadership experience in early childhood settings. Extensive experience working with young children. Strong understanding of childcare regulations and standards. Excellent communication skills in English. Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively. Valid driving license is preferred but not essential. Passionate about early childhood development and education.

Role Details

Full-time position (minimum 30 hours per week) Contract Type: Permanent Term-time only, paid pro-rata Salary dependent on qualifications and experience (range: 25,000 - 35,000 pro-rata) Start Date: Spring Term (Jan 26, or earlier if possible)
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on young lives and lead a passionate and committed team, we invite you to bring your expertise to Bradpole Preschool. Join us in shaping the future--apply now to become our next Preschool Manager.

Email your CV to bradpolepreschool@gmail.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking Transport links
Work Location: In person