At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to create a nurturing environment for young children.
- Company: Writtle Green preschool, a caring and community-focused charity.
- Benefits: Supportive work culture, professional development, and a vibrant outdoor play area.
- Other info: Join a close-knit team dedicated to high-quality education and care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Early Years and experience in an early years setting.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 30000 £ per year.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated Room Leader/Manager to join our pre‑school team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate early years professional to provide outstanding leadership, support high quality teaching and learning, and help create a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child is unique and can thrive. The successful candidate will work closely with staff, children and families to ensure excellent standards of care, education, safeguarding and child development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.
Key Responsibilities
- As Designated Safeguarding Lead you will be required to deliver training each year to staff.
- Lead and inspire the pre‑school team to deliver exceptional early years education and care.
- Support planning, implementation and evaluation of engaging learning experiences.
- Monitor children's progress and ensure individual needs are met.
- Promote safeguarding, health, safety and wellbeing at all times.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and carers as well as external professionals.
- Support staff development through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
- Ensure compliance with EYFS requirements and relevant Policies and Procedures.
Qualifications
- Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
- Significant experience working in an Early Years setting.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and Safeguarding practices.
- Excellent Leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Commitment to providing inclusive, child‑centred learning experiences.
Information about the School
Writtle Green preschool is a registered charity, number 1023360. The charity has a committee of Trustees who are registered with Ofsted. Last inspection was September 2024, graded good, registration 650172. The preschool is open to children aged 2‑4 years, from 8.30am to 2.45pm, and operates term time only. Our purpose built home is within The Beryl Platt community centre which was completed and opened in September 2020. We have a large dedicated, secure outdoor play area, laid mainly to Astro turf. An area is also set aside for story telling/gardening. There is a mud kitchen, large sand pit and a music den, as well as climbing equipment, reading den and the popular race track. We have a maximum of 18 places/morning session and currently have a waiting list. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Early Years Room Leader/Manager in Writtle employer: Shorefields
St Osyth CE Primary School is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for all staff. With a strong commitment to professional development and training, particularly for those working with children with SEND needs, our team thrives on collaboration and high standards. Located in a picturesque rural setting, just a short drive from Colchester and Clacton, we offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students while enjoying the benefits of a close-knit community.
