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Pre-school Manager

Job details
Posting date: 21 May 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Pension, uniform.
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 June 2025
Location: PE38 9JE
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Clackclose Pre-school
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1

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Summary

Company description

Clackclose Pre-School is based in the Early Childhood and Family Service Centre in Downham Market, Norfolk. A registered charity run by a Committee and rated as Ofsted Good.

Position

We are looking for a highly motivated and caring individual to lead our experienced team across two classrooms, providing high quality care and education for children aged 2 – 4 years.

Key Responsibilities

The day to day management of the Pre-School, including staff management, planning and some administration.
Supervision of staff within the setting
To manage staffing levels within the Setting to comply with required ratios
To ensure staff comply at all times to the Setting’s policies, procedures and standards
To fulfil the duties of the Safeguarding Designated Officer
To be aware of and act in accordance with current legislation, policy and procedures
To ensure the Pre-School’s high standards are met and children receive high quality care and education
To ensure the EYFS is promoted and its principles are adhered to
Liaise with the Pre-School Administrator to ensure all paperwork is up to date
Liaise with parents/carers, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given
To manage the development and implementation of systems to monitor and record child development
Establishing and maintaining effective communications links with the Local Authority and other professional bodies associated with the Setting
Key person which includes observing, extending children's learning and planning appropriately using the EYFS.
Experience

A minimum of 5 years post qualifying experience (required)

A minimum of 1 years management experience (required)

Education

A minimum of a level 3 recognised childcare qualification (required)

Safeguarding Lead Practitioner certificate (desirable, training will be provided)

First Aid certificate (desirable, training will be provided)

Safer recruitment (desirable, training will be provided)

SEND (desirable, training will be provided)

Completion of courses in effective supervision / management (desirable, training will be provided)

Health & Safety certificate (desirable, training will be provided)

Post: Class room based Pre-School Manager

Full time, permanent, term time only

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am – 3:15pm

32.5 hours per week

38 weeks per year plus 4 weeks paid holiday (to be taken during school holidays)

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Salary: £15.00 per hour

Benefits: Company pension

Sick pay

Uniform

1 mental health day per term


To apply please email us at office@clackclosepreschool.co.uk


Closing Date: 30th May 2025

Interviews: W/C 9th June 2025

DBS

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding

Clackclose Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Schedule:


Monday to Friday
No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025

Expected start date: 01/09/2025

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