EYFS Pre-School Manager: Lead Team & Budget

Leedon Lower School; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

LEEDON LOWER SCHOOL is seeking an experienced Pre-School Manager to lead our EYFS provision. The role is full time, 8.00am to 4.30pm during term time (40 weeks plus 5 inset days).

The successful candidate will supervise a small EYFS team, ensure safeguarding, maintain high standards of learning, and collaborate with parents and external professionals. You will have an NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent, strong leadership, budgeting and admissions experience, and a proactive, child-centered approach to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a pre-school setting.
• NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent qualification.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and SENCO responsibilities.
• Ability to plan and implement a pre-school curriculum.
• Skilled in building relationships with parents and encouraging involvement.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small EYFS team within a safe, inclusive preschool.
• Ensure safeguarding compliance and maintain EYFS quality standards.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and external professionals as needed.
• Oversee admissions, invoicing and budgeting for the setting.
• Liaise with school leadership to align pre-school with broader policies.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Team management

Budget management

Communication

Safeguarding

Admissions

Computer literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent

Tools

Windows-based systems

Word/Excel/Outlook

PDF software

Job description

LEEDON LOWER SCHOOL is seeking an experienced Pre-School Manager to lead our EYFS provision. The role is full time, 8.00am to 4.30pm during term time (40 weeks plus 5 inset days).

The successful candidate will supervise a small EYFS team, ensure safeguarding, maintain high standards of learning, and collaborate with parents and external professionals. You will have an NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent, strong leadership, budgeting and admissions experience, and a proactive, child-centered approach to