Pre-School Manager - Maternity Cover

Teaching Vacancies; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A preschool in Peterborough seeks a Preschool Manager to provide high-quality care and education tailored to children's needs. The role involves leading daily operations, organizing activities, and managing staff to support child development. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Early Years qualification and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. Closing date for applications is 23rd January, with interviews planned for 4th February.

Benefits

Support from EYFS lead

Access to playground

Encouraged visits to the setting

Qualifications

• Experience managing staff in a Deputy or Manager role.
• Recent knowledge of safeguarding practices.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent role-modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations within the Pre-School.
• Organize routines and activities for children.
• Observe and assess children's progress.
• Support colleagues and team management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Child development knowledge

EYFS understanding

Leadership

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Role Overview

As our Preschool Manager you will deliver high‑quality care and education tailored to each child’s individual needs. You will lead the daily operations within the Pre‑School, ensuring a safe, stimulating environment that promotes emotional, physical and intellectual development. You will support the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) pre‑school curriculum through engaging adult‑led and child‑initiated activities, act as a positive role model, and build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise the room’s routines and activities.
• Observe and assess children’s progress.
• Support mealtimes and weekly planning.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety procedures are always followed.
• Support and manage a team of pre‑school colleagues.
• Benefit from the leadership of the school’s EYFS lead.

Qualifications and Experience

To thrive in this role you’ll need a Level 3 Early Years qualification (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england), strong interpersonal skills, an ability to remain calm and resilient in a busy preschool setting, and experience in a similar role. Knowledge of child development, EYFS and safeguarding practices are essential. You must have recent and extensive experience of managing staff in a Deputy or Manager’s role and be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake management responsibilities. Excellent role‑model skills are required to enable staff to deliver outstanding quality care and education for children aged 2 to 4 years.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Duke of Bedford Pre‑School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff to share this commitment and to follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation. Our organisation is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

What the School Offers its Staff

• A fabulous rural location just on the periphery of Peterborough.
• A self‑contained building and outdoor garden area within the school grounds.
• Access to the school playground and field.
• Support from the EYFS lead, Reception staff and Administration staff.
• Visits to the setting are welcomed and encouraged.

Application Process

All applications are subject to relevant checks and a full DBS check. Application packs are available from the school website or by contacting [e-mail]. Please speak to Mrs P Pepper on 01733 270243 if you need any further information. Closing date: 23rd January. Interviews provisionally 4th February. Offers of employment may be subject to childcare disqualification, DBS, medical online and social media checks, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children, and information regarding any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.