Job Description

Wrenthorpe Pre-School has been operating for over 50 years and was the first Pre-School to join the successful Waterton Academy Trust in 2018. It is based in Wrenthorpe Academy, which is situated in the village of Wrenthorpe on the outskirts of Wakefield.

Waterton Pre-Schools is looking for an outstanding, experienced manager to join us on our journey in continuing to develop a pre-school for the children and families of the community, providing the care and education they deserve.

We are a safe, happy and inspiring environment with highly skilled and trained staff that help to support children to thrive and achieve their true potential in an environment that is best suited to their needs. You will become an integral part of a team of passionate staff who work tirelessly to create an enjoyable learning experience for our children. The team will include an Executive Headteacher, a Deputy Manager and Key Workers.

Wrenthorpe Pre-School offers sessional and full day care for children aged 9 months to 5 years all year round.

This is an exciting role and brings with it an opportunity to work closely with the Pre-School Executive Headteacher in continuing to shape the direction of the service. This is a supervisory position and appropriate induction; training and support will be given to ensure the postholder is successful in this role.

Our Pre-Schools are supported by our central business support team which has grown in experience, knowledge and size over time and are highly regarded by our schools.

The post is to commence as soon as possible.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

Is committed to supporting our common purpose of providing our children with the best possible Early Years Education and Care

Has a deep knowledge of the EYFS and can plan and provide a suitable environment and activities to enhance learning

Is committed to inclusion and can respect and cater for individual children's needs

Is a good communicator and able to motivate and lead a team to deliver high standards

Will be a supportive and welcoming presence in the setting and develop positive working relationships with parents, carers and professionals

Can work under pressure and remain patient and calm

Is resilient and adaptable to change with the ability to organise effectively

In return, we can offer:

A friendly, welcoming pre-school set within a thriving and inclusive school

A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team l Free DBS and update service

A commitment to your professional development l Free training

Free parking l Free uniform

Free childcare within one of our settings l Free refreshments

A cycle to work scheme l A health and wellbeing package

An excellent pension package.

For further information and application forms please visit:https://watertonacademytrust.org/recruitment

Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The Trust has policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and child protection available on request.

Waterton Academy Trust follows safer recruitment processes which all applicants will be subject to. This includes the interview process containing questions about the safeguarding of children and the disclosure of criminal records and other vetting checks.

An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidates, this process is completed by an online third-party company. All successful candidates are required to join the DBS update service.

The position is also subject to two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of any unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available to applicants on request.

Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed in ensuring that all employees, future employees and applicants are treated equally regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,963.00-34,899.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Childcare Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wakefield WF2 0LW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person