Manager

Company Description

St Peter's Pre-school & Nursery is an education management organization based out of St Peters Church hall in staines upon Thames, United Kingdom. The setting provides early years education and care, focusing on a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. The team works closely with families and the local community to support children’s development and learning. Prospective team members join a dedicated staff focused on high-quality early years practice and positive outcomes for children.

Role Description

The Manager role at St Peter's Pre-school & Nursery is a part-time, on-site position based in Staines-Upon-Thames. The Manager oversees the day-to-day operation of the pre‑school and nursery, including staff supervision, scheduling, and ensuring appropriate activities planned and highest level of care delivered. This role involves maintaining compliance with early years regulations and policies, managing administrative tasks such as record keeping, reporting, and fee management, and supporting effective communication with parents and carers. The Manager leads curriculum planning with staff, promotes a safe and inclusive environment, and supports continuous improvement in teaching, safeguarding, and care practices. The position requires collaboration with external agencies and local authorities where appropriate, and active participation in staff training and development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in early years or childcare management, with responsibility for staff leadership, operations, and compliance.
• Strong skills in planning, organization, and time management to oversee daily nursery activities and administrative processes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, staff, and external partners.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and early years regulations and standards.
• Relevant childcare or early years qualification (e.g., Level 3 or above in Early Years / Childcare or equivalent); additional leadership or management training is an advantage.
• Ability to foster an inclusive, supportive environment and to model positive behavior and professional conduct.
• Comfort with record‑keeping systems used in education and nursery settings.
• Experience in curriculum planning and assessment within early years is beneficial.

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