At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team in a nurturing Pre-School environment.
- Company: Join a supportive primary school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing support, and potential for permanent employment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity with excellent career growth in Early Years education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives during their crucial development years.
- Qualifications: Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above) and leadership experience.
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.
If you're ready to make a real difference to young children's lives and lead a passionate Early Years team, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today with Aspire People to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Pre-School Manager - St Ives, Cambridgeshire in Saint Ives employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer for FE & College Lecturers in South Wales, offering competitive pay rates of £28 - £45 per hour along with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days of work. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free CPD and safeguarding training, as well as dedicated consultant support, Aspire People fosters a flexible and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to inspire the next generation while enjoying meaningful and rewarding employment.
