Pre-School Manager at Leedon Lower School

Leedon Lower School; Leighton Buzzard; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Leedon Lower School is seeking a Pre-School Manager to lead a nurturing, inclusive pre-school, ensuring high-quality teaching and safeguarding. The role covers full-time hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM during term time, with 40 weeks plus 5 INSET days.

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent and a strong EYFS background, plus leadership experience and excellent communication skills to work with parents, staff and external professionals.

Formación

• 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.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and cultural diversity.
• Computer literacy.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage a small EYFS team in a busy pre-school setting.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding requirements.
• Oversee admissions, invoicing and budget management.
• Develop and implement an age-appropriate pre-school curriculum.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and external agencies.
• Collaborate with school leadership to support SEND and inclusion.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Budgeting

Teamwork

Admissions

Educación

NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent

Herramientas

Windows/Office

Descripción del empleo

About this Role

We are looking to appoint a Pre-School Manager. The ideal candidate will be caring, patient, self-motivated and able to work from their own initiative. They will support the school to establish a safe, happy and inclusive pre-school where children thrive in their learning and personal development.

PRE-SCHOOL MANAGER AT LEEDON LOWER SCHOOL

FULL TIME - 8.00AM TO 4.30PM (ONE HOUR UNPAID LUNCH)

TERM TIME ONLY - 40 WEEKS PLUS 5 INSET DAYS

MINIMUM NVQ LEVEL 3 WITH RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have a track record of excellent progress and high quality teaching and learning
• A sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Will be proactive, positive, calm and flexible
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and all safeguarding, health, and safety requirements
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and the wider community
• Liaise with external professionals and agencies as necessary to support children with SEND and ensure appropriate strategies and support plans are in place
• Have high expectations of themselves and the children they work with
• Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Will be committed to working as part of a team
• Will support and lead a small team of EYFS staff and work with the closely and collaboratively with the school leadership team
• Will have experience of admissions, invoicing and budget management

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• 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 their involvement.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and cultural diversity.
• Computer literacy.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Proficiency in Windows-based systems, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PDF software.
• Familiarity with funding systems for early years education.