At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a friendly preschool, manage operations, and support a passionate team.
- Company: Great Starts Recruitment, a caring and supportive early-years setting.
- Benefits: 50% nursery fee discount, free lunch, birthday off, and loyalty leave.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with team celebrations and continuous training opportunities.
- Why this job: Enjoy a rewarding leadership role with excellent work-life balance and professional growth.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and previous management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 16.2 - 16.2 £ per hour.
Location: Ingrave, Brentwood
Salary: £16.20 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
Remote working: One afternoon per week from home
Are you an experienced Preschool Manager, Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager looking for a rewarding leadership role with an excellent work-life balance? Great Starts Recruitment is recruiting a passionate and confident Preschool Manager to lead a friendly early-years setting in Ingrave, Brentwood. This permanent, term-time-only position offers Monday-to-Friday hours, school holidays off and one afternoon per week working from home to complete planning and administrative duties.
Preschool Manager responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the preschool
- Lead, motivate and support the early-years team
- Maintain high standards of childcare, teaching and learning
- Ensure compliance with the EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements
- Complete staff supervision, appraisals and performance management
- Oversee rotas, planning, observations and preschool records
- Build positive relationships with parents, carers and external professionals
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
- Support enrolment and the continued development of the preschool
- Complete management and administrative duties from home one afternoon per week
Preschool Manager requirements
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
- Previous management or senior leadership experience within a nursery, preschool or early-years setting
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS
- Excellent understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
- Confident leadership and people-management skills
- Strong organisation, communication and administrative skills
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
- A genuine passion for delivering outstanding early-years education
Applications are also welcomed from experienced Deputy Nursery Managers and Deputy Preschool Managers who are ready to progress into a management position.
Benefits
- 50% nursery fee discount
- Free nutritious lunch every working day
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday day off
- Christmas bonus
- Paid sick leave based on length of service after two years, up to five days
- Loyalty leave, providing an additional day for each year of service up to five days
- Team celebrations, including an annual awards night, summer BBQs and team dinners
- Continuous training and professional development
If you are an experienced early-years leader looking for a Preschool Manager job in Brentwood, apply today for immediate consideration.
Great Starts Recruitment – Small enough to care; big enough to help.
Preschool Manager in Brentwood employer: Great Starts Recruitment LTD Careers
At our Early Years setting in Woodford Green, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values the growth and well-being of our staff. We offer a supportive work culture where you can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young children. With competitive salaries and opportunities for continuous development, we ensure that our Nursery Practitioners feel valued and empowered in their roles.
Contact Details:
Great Starts Recruitment LTD Careers Recruitment Team
