Preschool Manager
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Hours of work: 30-35 per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: Midday 10 January 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Parkside Community Primary & Preschool, Beechwood Lane, TN21 8QQ
Phone: 01435 864577
Email: office@parksideprimary.org
Website: www.parksideprimary.org
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
Parkside Community Primary & Preschool wish to appoint an inspirational and creative Nursery Manager for its onsite Preschool.
We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic person to be a manager for our Preschool and join our dynamic, committed and friendly team. You must be energetic and have a sense of fun and nurture.
We can offer you supportive teamwork, and outstanding purpose built Early Years environment, access to the school grounds and facilities, training to suit your needs, and the school holidays!
You will be supported and will work closely with the school's Early Years Lead, who will support you in the planning and delivery of the Preschool curriculum.
The Preschool manager and wider team also benefits from support from a range of staff across the school, including the SENCo team and School Business Manager. In addition, the preschool team work with a specialist PE teacher and a specialist music teacher who both visit the setting weekly.
The successful candidate will be a passionate enthusiastic dedicated practitioner with excellent knowledge of the EYFS. Experience as a preschool or nursery manager or deputy manager is desirable. However, if you have held similar levels of responsibility, this post might be for you!
We are set in a well resourced, purpose-built preschool on our Primary school site. The children also have access to the main school including the library, hall, farm and forest school.
We currently have 36 happy children on roll across the week and a supportive, friendly team of staff, as well as ongoing support for career development for this position.
This role is available to start from January or February 2025.
The closing date for applications is 12pm Friday 10 th January 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates following their application.
Please find attached the job description for this role which candidates should read and refer to as part of their application.
The hours of work are 8:30-4:00pm Monday - Friday, term time only. There may be the potential to have a small amount of flexibility around these hours (including a degree of remote working), subject to discussion after interview.
Visits to the school are highly recommended, please contact the school office to arrange these. Please contact us via office@parksideprimary.org or 01435 864577.
- Job Description [docx]
Additional Information
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check .
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.