Manager

St Peter's Pre-school & Nursery; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

St Peter's Pre-school & Nursery in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking a part-time on-site Manager to lead day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality early years practice. You will coordinate activities, manage records and fees, maintain safeguarding and health & safety, and support curriculum planning while fostering a safe, inclusive environment.

The role requires strong communication with families and external partners, collaboration with authorities, and commitment to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in early years or childcare management.
• Experience leading staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication with families, staff and external partners.
• Good safeguarding knowledge and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the preschool and nursery.
• Supervise staff, schedule activities and manage care quality.
• Maintain compliance with early years regulations and policies.
• Handle record keeping, reporting, and fee management.
• Support curriculum planning and family communication.
• Collaborate with external agencies and authorities.

Skills

Early years management

Staff supervision

Planning & scheduling

Communication with parents

Safeguarding & safety

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 in Early Years / Childcare

Job description

Company Description

St Peter's Pre-school & Nursery is an education management organization based out of St Peters Church hall in staines upon Thames, United Kingdom. The setting provides early years education and care, focusing on a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. The team works closely with families and the local community to support children’s development and learning. Prospective team members join a dedicated staff focused on high-quality early years practice and positive outcomes for children.

Role Description

The Manager role at St Peter's Pre-school & Nursery is a part-time, on-site position based in Staines-Upon-Thames. The Manager oversees the day-to-day operation of the pre‑school and nursery, including staff supervision, scheduling, and ensuring appropriate activities planned and highest level of care delivered. This role involves maintaining compliance with early years regulations and policies, managing administrative tasks such as record keeping, reporting, and fee management, and supporting effective communication with parents and carers. The Manager leads curriculum planning with staff, promotes a safe and inclusive environment, and supports continuous improvement in teaching, safeguarding, and care practices. The position requires collaboration with external agencies and local authorities where appropriate, and active participation in staff training and development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in early years or childcare management, with responsibility for staff leadership, operations, and compliance.
• Strong skills in planning, organization, and time management to oversee daily nursery activities and administrative processes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, staff, and external partners.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and early years regulations and standards.
• Relevant childcare or early years qualification (e.g., Level 3 or above in Early Years / Childcare or equivalent); additional leadership or management training is an advantage.
• Ability to foster an inclusive, supportive environment and to model positive behavior and professional conduct.
• Comfort with record‑keeping systems used in education and nursery settings.
• Experience in curriculum planning and assessment within early years is beneficial.