Job Description

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Do you want to make a genuine difference to society and for those in need?

Are you looking for your next exciting challenge?

Do you want to work for an organisation that cares about you, values you and looks forward to what we can do together?

Then come and join the team at YMCA Cheltenham as a Preschool Manager.

We are looking to recruit a Preschool Manager, based at St Barnabas Church, West Cheltenham, with a sense of social purpose to help improve the lives of others and make a lasting difference in the lives of children throughout the County of Gloucestershire.

In return, you will receive a generous pension, life assurance, excellent ancillary benefits and you will become part of the YMCA Cheltenham family.

Being part of YMCA Cheltenham includes free gym membership for you and your household, as well as being invited to our fun and annual events exclusively for you and your family. You will also have access to and be in receipt of training and professional development opportunities for your entire career with us.

The role is 30 hours a week, working 41 weeks per year.

Salary is between 21,883 - 26,629 per annum, based on working for 30 hours per week for 41 weeks per year.

Salary is dependent on relevant skills, experience and qualifications.

ABOUT YOU

We are inviting applications for the role of Preschool Manager, based at St Barnabas Church, West Cheltenham.

To be successful in this role, you should have the:

A Level 5 in the relevant field, be SENCO qualified, or willing to achieve this, and have a minimum of 2 years' experience of working and leading in a preschool setting.

Ability to work with tact and diplomacy and react sensitively and with emotional intelligence, when dealing with complex, sensitive or confidential scenarios.

Ability to work in a highly confidential way, applying judgement and common sense, and being able to problem solve and find practical solutions to difficult challenges.

Ability to manage own workload with minimum supervision, to tight deadlines and to work well in a busy environment.

Adaptable and able to handle people of all capabilities and attitudes.

Effective interpersonal and influencing skills.

Ability to maintain good working relationships, across a range of staff levels both internally and externally and be comfortable working in a team.

ABOUT US

YMCA Cheltenham, founded in 1855, is a registered charity and has become a leading provider of supported housing for the most vulnerable in Cheltenham and Gloucester, alongside other works sports facilities, affordable housing and other charitable activities.

Organisational Values

YMCA Cheltenham is an organisation founded on Christian values and, as such, employees may encounter behaviours, artefacts, or other elements particular to or representative of the Christian faith in their workplace.

As an organisation founded upon the Christian Faith, YMCA Cheltenham draws its Values from the Bible, principally as described in Micah 6:8. Our Values are therefore expressed as follows:

OUR VALUES

YMCA Cheltenham will

OPERATE

with Equity, Integrity, Openness and Honesty.

YMCA Cheltenham will

ENGAGE

with Empathy, Kindness, Generosity and Grace.

YMCA Cheltenham will

BE

Thoughtful, Discrete, Ethical and Respectful to all.

Employees are not required to adhere to the Christian faith, nor any faith, and no such consideration is made by the organisation in employment choices nor in delivering its services - however, we do expect all employees to demonstrate the list of Values shown while in the workplace.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Preschool Manager will ensure that the children have a safe, high quality educational experience throughout their time at the setting. They take responsibility for drawing up long term, medium term and sessional curriculum plans which take into account the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance and will monitor the effectiveness of the settings curriculum. They will also lead in being responsible for all regulatory compliance of the setting, all of which may include working with other external professionals.

The Preschool Manager will support and assist the Nominated Individual for OFSTED, representing the setting and taking responsibility for all necessary and relevant actions relating to OFSTED, as directed by the Senior Manager for Children & Families.

The role will include developing the Preschool to run and be open for the hours agreed, as well as working closely with the Senior Manager for Children & Families to expand the Early Years provision offered by YMCA Cheltenham. This will include carrying out research, liaising with colleagues and external professionals, and drawing up development plans.

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

The organisation recognise that employees need a good balance between work and life.

We provide:

28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, for full time employees (pro-rated for part time employees), which goes up after two years length of service, up to a maximum of a further 5 days annual leave

Two additional wellbeing days, for full time employees (pro-rated for part time employees).

Colleague discount and rewards from hundreds of leading on-line and high street retailers.

Cycle to work scheme.

Generous contributory pension scheme.

Company sick pay.

Life Assurance of two times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones.

Free Health club cash plan, which offers money off glasses, dentistry and provides GP and consultant support. This also provides independent personal, workplace and financial advice.

Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people.

Free use of the organisation's sports facilities.

Occupational Health, to ensure health conditions are managed appropriately and reasonable adjustments are put in place.

Comprehensive training programme for staff across the organisation to help develop each and every member of the team.

Opportunities for employees to achieve relevant qualifications.

Social events for employees and their family throughout the year.

We are committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their age, gender, disability, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation or faith. We have procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.

YMCA Cheltenham is committed to following safer recruitment guidelines. In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be able to demonstrate they have evidence to be eligible to live and work in the UK. Successful candidates will need to provide two satisfactory references, undergo a DBS check and demonstrate full employment history.

YMCA Cheltenham is wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 21,883.00-26,629.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Gym membership Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/07/2025
Reference ID: Preschool Manager
Expected start date: 01/09/2025