Preschool/Nursery Manager - Lowdham Preschool : Job Details

Job Summary

Our small village preschool setting caters for children aged 9 months to 4 years of age between the hours of 7.30am - 5.30pm over 48 weeks per annum, We have a team of 11 staff members who each hold a desginated role. We have an offsite forest school that children access weekly and is lead fully by qualfied forest school leaders. We have a truly wonderful preschool setting that we would urge anyone considering a job position to look at our amazing provision on Facebook.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Preschool Manager to oversee the daily operations of our preschool facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a background in early childhood education, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. This role requires effective communication with staff, parents, and the community, while driving the vision and mission of our preschool.

Responsibilities (this is not an exhaustive list)

Manage the overall operations of the preschool, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Develop and implement educational programmes that promote child development and learning.

Lead, mentor, and support a team of educators, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.

Communicate effectively with parents regarding their children's progress and any concerns that may arise.

Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging environment for children to explore and learn.

Organise staff training sessions, supervisions, observations etc to enhance professional development in early childhood education practices.

Drive initiatives that promote community involvement and awareness of the preschool's offerings.

Monitor children's progress through assessments and observations, adapting programmes as necessary to meet individual needs.

Work towards requirements including Ofsted, Local authority and driving plans related to this.

Clear understanding of the funding process, invoicing knowledge, completion of additional audits, experience of policy writing

Requirements

Proven experience in managing a childcare or nursery setting is essential,

Experience of working with children aged 9 months to 4 years of age, over 48 weeks per annum between hours of 7.30am - 5.30pm.

Strong background in early childhood education with relevant qualifications.

Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

Exceptional communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Ability to effectively manage relationships with children, parents, staff, and external stakeholders.

A genuine passion for working with young children and understanding their developmental needs.

Experience in implementing educational frameworks that support child learning outcomes is desirable.

If you are committed to providing high-quality childcare and fostering an enriching environment for young learners, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as Preschool Manager.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Contract length: 12 months (could potentially lead to longer)

Pay: £14.11-£15.11 per hour

Benefits:

-Great team and partnerships with all of our families and the community

-Training and CPD opportunities provided and funded

-staff bonus scheme

-Company events

-Company pension

-Free parking

-On-site parking

Schedule:

Tuesday to Friday between the hours of 7.30am to 5.30pm

(currently manager does 8.30am to 5.30pm x 2 days, 8.30am to 4.30pm x 1 day and 8.30am to 2pm x 1 day)

Education:

level 3 minimum, preferable higher education i.e degree level.

Experience:

Nursery experience: 2 years

Childcare: 2+ years

Management: 2 years