Part-Time Early Years Manager | Curriculum & Safeguarding Lead

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

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