Pre School Manager in Loughborough

Are you passionate about providing the very best start for young children? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire and develop a dedicated early years team? Are you committed to creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can flourish? Would you like to lead an ambitious preschool that places children and families at the heart of everything it does?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Cobden Primary School as a Pre School Manager on a full-time permanent basis. We are seeking a dedicated leader who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to maintaining the highest standards of care and learning. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the preschool, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements and promoting an exceptional experience for children, families and staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is ready to make a significant impact, driving continuous improvement whilst fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive culture. The Preschool Manager will lead and inspire staff, maintain strong relationships with families and external agencies, and ensure the delivery of a high-quality Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables every child to thrive. They will also be willing to be the designated safeguarding lead for the pre‑school.

Ideal Candidate:

• Hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification as a minimum (Level 5 or above desirable)
• Have significant experience working within an early years setting
• Have previous leadership or management experience within a nursery or preschool environment
• Possess a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and safeguarding requirements
• Be able to lead, motivate and develop a team to achieve excellence
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have experience of managing operational, financial and administrative responsibilities
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff and external partners
• Have experiences advocating and leading SEND in a pre‑school/Early Year setting

In return we offer:

• Opportunities to work across the partnership, developing your skills and expertise
• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources
• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families
• The opportunity to shape and develop the future direction of the preschool
• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package

Accessibility: If you do need any help with applying for this post, or need support with completing the application form, please make contact using the above contact details.

Safeguarding: Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.

Inclusion: At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.