Job description:
The Preschool Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and day-to-day running of the preschool, ensuring high-quality early years education and care in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and relevant UK legislation. The role involves leading staff, maintaining excellent standards of practice, and creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.
Main duties:
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management • Provide strong, effective leadership to staff, fostering a positive and inclusive team culture • Recruit, induct, supervise, and appraise staff, including managing performance and professional development • Ensure appropriate staff deployment and ratios at all times • Lead regular staff meetings and training sessions Safeguarding & Welfare • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or ensure a trained DSL is in place • Ensure safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and welfare requirements are fully met • Maintain accurate records relating to children, staff, and safeguarding concerns Curriculum & Practice • Ensure delivery of a high-quality EYFS curriculum tailored to individual children’s needs • Monitor planning, observations, and assessments to support children’s learning and development • Promote inclusive practice and support children with additional needs • Ensure smooth transitions for children into and out of the setting Compliance & Quality Assurance • Ensure the preschool meets all Ofsted, EYFS, and local authority requirements • Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections • Develop, implement, and review policies and procedures regularly • Maintain accurate registers, records, and documentation Parent & Community Engagement • Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers • Handle parent queries, concerns, and complaints appropriately • Communicate effectively about children’s progress and wellbeing • Work in partnership with external agencies and professionals
Experience and qualifications:
Qualifications • Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years / Childcare (e.g. NVQ, CACHE, Diploma). • Relevant management or leadership qualification or willingness to work towards one. • Paediatric First Aid certificate (or ability to obtain). • Safeguarding and Child Protection training.
Personal qualities:
We are looking for a warm and friendly person to join our small experienced team. We are looking for somebody who wants to be part of a community and can work with various organisations to make our preschool thrive. We are based in the heart of the country side in Great Dalby just outside of Melton.
Terms and conditions:
Term time only 8.30-3.30
Benefits:
Workplace pension offered Competitive rate of pay Half a day on Fridays