Pre-School Manager - St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Aspire People; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Consultant support

Career opportunities

Permanent potential

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking a dedicated Pre-School Manager for a welcoming primary school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The role focuses on leading a team of Early Years practitioners and delivering high-quality EYFS experiences.

You will oversee daily operations, ensure safeguarding, and build strong partnerships with parents and colleagues, while driving development and inclusion across the setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above).
• Experience in a Pre-School leadership, supervisory or management role.
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of Early Years practitioners, promoting high standards of care and education.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the Pre-School, ensuring a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
• Support children's communication, language, social and emotional development.
• Monitor children's progress and ensure activities reflect their interests and developmental needs.
• Build positive, professional relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and children's wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with the wider school and Early Years leadership team.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Child safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Pre-School Manager - St Ives, Cambridgeshire

**Are you an experienced Early Years professional with a passion for leading a nurturing, engaging and inspiring Pre-School environment?**

Aspire People are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced **Pre-School Manager** to join a welcoming and supportive primary school setting in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role within an established Pre-School, supporting children during some of the most important years of their development.

**Location:** St Ives, Cambridgeshire

**Start Date:** ASAP

**Contract:** Until July 2027, with the potential to become permanent from September 2027

**Salary:** Competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience

About the Setting

Our client offers a warm, inclusive and stimulating Early Years environment where every child is encouraged to explore, discover and develop confidence through purposeful play.

With inviting indoor learning spaces, a dedicated outdoor area, opportunities for messy play, imaginative activities and exploration, the setting places children's interests, wellbeing and individual development at the heart of everything it does.

The Role

As Pre-School Manager, you will:

• Lead, motivate and support a team of Early Years practitioners, promoting high standards of care and education.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the Pre-School, ensuring a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
• Support children's communication, language, social and emotional development.
• Monitor children's progress and ensure activities reflect their individual interests and developmental needs.
• Build positive, professional relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and children's wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with the wider school and Early Years leadership team.

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from candidates who have:

• A relevant Early Years qualification, ideally Level 3 or above.
• Previous experience in a Pre-School leadership, supervisory or management role.
• A strong working knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Experience supporting and developing other practitioners.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support.
• Access to a variety of Early Years and education opportunities.
• A supportive recruitment process.
• The opportunity to secure a long-term position with potential permanent employment.