Pre-School Manager - Castle Primary

Bath River Line; Bath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Bath is looking for an Early Years Leader to head their Pre-School team. The ideal candidate will drive high-quality education, manage day-to-day operations, and create a nurturing environment for children. The role requires a Level 4 Early Years Qualification and promises opportunities for professional development and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Access to high-quality CPD

Pension contributions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Dedicated team support

Focus on well-being

Qualifications

• Lead the Pre-School team offering high-quality early education.
• Plan & deliver a balanced curriculum using the EYFS framework.
• Assess children’s development to plan sessions & interventions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the pre-school.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding alongside designated leaders.
• Collaborate with the Office Manager on admissions and finance.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Level 4 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.

Application Details

We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible team player, who understands the importance of going ‘over and above’. Our children thrive with adults who are friendly, firm and fun, and we are seeking a calm, consistent and committed Early Years Leader.

The working pattern is: 8.00am-4.00pm Mon-Thursday & 8.00am-3.30pm Fridays (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break). This is a term-time only role (+ optional 5-10 days extra days during school holidays).

The setting is open 8.45am-3.00pm (school days only) and there is some flexibility with working hours outside of these times.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Lead the Pre-School team offering high-quality early education
• Manage the day-to-day running of the pre-school
• Plan & Deliver a balanced curriculum using the EYFS framework
• Assess children’s development and use this to plan and deliver sessions & interventions
• Take responsibility for safeguarding alongside the school’s Designated Safeguarding Leaders
• Continue to improve and evolve our Pre-School provision
• Be the ‘Key Person’ for a group of children
• Work closely with our School Early Years Team & SENCo
• Collaborate with our Office Manager around admissions, finance and staffing
• Take the lead in communication and organisation of events for parents
  
  

We require a Level 4 or above Early Years Qualification.

We Can Offer You

• Children who will make you smile everyday and love their Early Years learning
• Consideration of your ‘well-being’ and access to support (in the eventuality any is required)
• Opportunities to grow as a professional and access to regular high-quality CPD
• The support of an experienced and dedicated team of Educationalists and Office support
• The support of a Trust, who like us, values its employees and respects our school’s individuality
• Pension contributions
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme
• an Early Years environment (and budget) that is continually evolving and improving
• Support from B&NES Early Years Support Team
  
  

The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We would encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all we can offer and that we are the right school for you. Please contact Emma Sampson ([e-mail]) or 0117 9864489 to arrange a tour.

Start Date: September 1st 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Emma Sampson ([e-mail]) or 0117 9864489

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

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