Term-Time Playgroup Manager: Lead EYFS & SEND Team

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

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On-site parking

Supportive working environment

Leading role

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a hands-on Part-Time, Term-Time Playgroup Manager to lead a small Early Years team in Leicester (LE3). The role is term-time only, 16–22 hours per week, with duties spanning line management, safeguarding, EYFS oversight and close collaboration with the owner to maintain high-quality care.

The ideal candidate holds Level 3 Early Years/Childcare, has SEN/SEND experience and SENCO knowledge, and 2–5 years of managerial experience within a playgroup or nursery setting.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification or above
• SEN/SEND experience and SENCO knowledge
• Minimum 2–5 years' managerial experience within a playgroup, preschool or nursery setting

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and motivate our small team of Early Years staff
• Work closely with the owner on the day-to-day management of the playgroup
• Oversee the setting in the absence of the owner
• Help ensure the effective implementation of the EYFS framework
• Manage and complete relevant EYFS documentation and paperwork
• Ensure children's records, progress and development are accurately maintained
• Support and manage children with SEND
• Take responsibility for allocated key children
• Lead and support staff with safeguarding and child protection
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, recorded and acted upon appropriately
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and welfare
• Provide high-quality learning opportunities through age-appropriate activities
• Build strong and positive relationships with parents and carers
• Communicate children's progress and development effectively with families
• Encourage and support parental involvement

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a hands-on Part-Time, Term-Time Playgroup Manager to lead a small Early Years team in Leicester (LE3). The role is term-time only, 16–22 hours per week, with duties spanning line management, safeguarding, EYFS oversight and close collaboration with the owner to maintain high-quality care.

The ideal candidate holds Level 3 Early Years/Childcare, has SEN/SEND experience and SENCO knowledge, and 2–5 years of managerial experience within a playgroup or nursery setting.