Brief Job Description – Pre-School Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time only
Job Purpose
To lead and manage the day-to-day running of Little Acorns Pre-School, ensuring a happy, safe, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child is supported to learn, develop and thrive.
The Manager will be a hands-on part of the team, working directly with children while leading and supporting staff, overseeing the educational provision and managing the operational responsibilities of the setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and support the staff team, promoting a positive and nurturing working environment.
- Take an active, hands-on role in the care, learning and development of children.
- Oversee the EYFS curriculum, planning and assessment, ensuring high-quality early years provision.
- Support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring their individual needs are recognised and met.
- Work closely with parents, carers and external professionals to support children’s development.
- Take responsibility for safeguarding, health and safety and ensuring compliance with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
- Identify, apply for and manage relevant early years and SEN funding, ensuring funding is correctly allocated and used effectively to support children’s needs.
- Oversee the administration, admissions, staffing and general organisation of the setting.
- Work in partnership with the Management Committee, providing updates and contributing to the future development of Little Acorns.
- Help lead and shape the exciting transition to our planned new purpose-built pre-school building on the neighbouring Stickland’s School site.
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds a relevant Level 3 early years qualification or above.
- Has good early years experience and a sound understanding of the EYFS.
- Has experience supporting children with SEN and additional needs.
- Has strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
- Is warm, approachable, enthusiastic and passionate about early years education.
- Enjoys being hands-on with children while confidently managing and leading a team.
- Is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child can flourish.Previous management experience would be desirable, although an experienced practitioner ready to take the next step would also be considered.
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