Deputy Preschool Manager - Fixed Term Contract, to 31/08/26

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading preschool is seeking a Deputy Preschool Manager on a fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting the daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring high-quality education and care for children. Applicants should have relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Workplace pension

Free Enhanced DBS Check

Free training opportunities and CPD

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in early years care and education.
• Level 3 early years' education and childcare qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support the manager in leading preschool staff.
• Manage staff on a day-to-day basis.
• Implement early years policies.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Education

Level 3 early years' education and childcare qualification

Job description

Deputy Preschool Manager - Fixed Term Contract, to 31/08/26

Job Ref No. ECC559452-9S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: £14 per hour

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 03/06/2025 4pm Date of Interviews: 12/06/2025

Up to 32.75 hours per week (reduced hours negotiable)

Term-time only

The Deputy Manager will take responsibility for supporting the Manager in the daily running of Christchurch Preschool, including the leadership and management of staff and premises, the welfare, learning and development of children and liaison with parents, in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The Deputy Manager will ensure the provision of high-quality, inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children and sustain a safe, welcoming, purposeful, stimulating, and encouraging environment both indoors and outdoors.

Your Responsibilities

To support the manager to inspire and lead preschool staff in the delivery of safe, high-quality education and care for early years children.
To manage staff on a day-to-day basis.
To contribute to and implement early years policies.
Ensure that all statutory, legal, and setting obligations are followed and met.

These are set out in detail in the job description.

You will need:

At least two years of experience working in an early years care and education setting.

Level 3 early years' education and childcare qualification or equivalent.

A willingness to try creative ideas.

Happy to face and commit to challenges.

These are set out in detail in the personal specification.

We will offer you:

• a workplace pension

• free Enhanced DBS Check

• free training opportunities and CPD

To find out more:

For an informal discussion only, please contact Sophie Bacon at 07776155013.

How to apply:

Please apply with a short covering letter and completed application addressed to Sophie Bacon, Chair of Trustees: [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close the advert early.

Christchurch Preschool is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its children, families, and staff. All staff and volunteers are required to have an enhanced DBS check to ensure their suitability and undertake safeguarding training.

Information about the School

Christchurch Preschool is a 24 place independent preschool situated within Christ Church, Ireton Road, Colchester. Our aim is to provide quality early years educations from two and a half years old and above. We are proud of our committed, caring and experienced practitioners. We regard staff as greatest asset and seek to be a supportive employer. As a charity our aim is to bring together the local community and support young children and their families. To achieve this we seek to continue to grow and develop our early years provision; aspiring towards outstanding.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Sophie Bacon
Christ Church
Ireton Road, Colchester
Essex, CO3 3AT Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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