Manager - St Leonards' Pre-school
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £16.00 i £16.20 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | St Leondards Center, Rectory Road, Oakley, RG23 7EN |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | St Leonards' Pre-School |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Manager |
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Manager wanted for friendly village pre-school, committed to offering the highest standards of care and play opportunities for children age 2 to 5 years. We are open for 8 sessions a week and have capacity for 26 children each session. Our current manager is retiring and we’re looking for an enthusiastic and caring manager to continue to develop our successful pre-school.
We are based in the historic conservation area of Oakley and provide a stimulating well equipped environment, and attractive outdoor space where the children learn and flourish.
The pre-school has an excellent reputation for providing a holistic approach where every child is valued and treated as an individual. We seek to enhance each child’s creativity, curiosity and imagination.
You would be leading a well-qualified and committed staff team.
We work closely with parents, and are well connected with the local school and community to achieve the best outcomes for our children. The pre-school is a popular choice in our locality and is currently oversubscribed.
Our pre-school is a non-profit making setting with a broad Christian ethos and strong links with the local parish church.
HOURS
Flexible – we are currently operating 29.5 hours per week, term-time only
Mon & Tues 9.00-12.00, Weds, Thurs & Fri 9.00-2.45
SALARY £16.20 per hour
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Level 3 Minimum qualification in Early Years, preference is given to a fully qualified teacher
• Leadership experience in an Early Years setting, for example: Manager, Deputy Manager or Senior Leader
• A good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted expectations
• Ability to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment in which children can develop and flourish
• Committed to building effective relationships with children and parents/carers
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• To manage the provision of the pre-school ensuring that staff and parents work together to provide high quality childcare
• To ensure safeguarding is a priority and the highest standards are maintained
• To implement a broad and balanced curriculum fulfilling the requirements of the EYFS
• To monitor and assess the quality of provision ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice and standards are maintained
• To lead and manage the staff team effectively
• To oversee day-to-day financial operations within the pre-school and manage the occupancy to ensure maximum capacity
NB. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and a full detailed job description and person specification will be provided to candidates on request.
CLOSING DATE: 12 February 2026
INTERVIEWS: Week commencing Monday 16 February 2026
Enhanced DBS check and Disclosure required.
Informal enquiries and applications to: cathyclewer@gmail.com
Website https: St Leonard's Pre-School | Oakley | England
We are based in the historic conservation area of Oakley and provide a stimulating well equipped environment, and attractive outdoor space where the children learn and flourish.
The pre-school has an excellent reputation for providing a holistic approach where every child is valued and treated as an individual. We seek to enhance each child’s creativity, curiosity and imagination.
You would be leading a well-qualified and committed staff team.
We work closely with parents, and are well connected with the local school and community to achieve the best outcomes for our children. The pre-school is a popular choice in our locality and is currently oversubscribed.
Our pre-school is a non-profit making setting with a broad Christian ethos and strong links with the local parish church.
HOURS
Flexible – we are currently operating 29.5 hours per week, term-time only
Mon & Tues 9.00-12.00, Weds, Thurs & Fri 9.00-2.45
SALARY £16.20 per hour
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Level 3 Minimum qualification in Early Years, preference is given to a fully qualified teacher
• Leadership experience in an Early Years setting, for example: Manager, Deputy Manager or Senior Leader
• A good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted expectations
• Ability to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment in which children can develop and flourish
• Committed to building effective relationships with children and parents/carers
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• To manage the provision of the pre-school ensuring that staff and parents work together to provide high quality childcare
• To ensure safeguarding is a priority and the highest standards are maintained
• To implement a broad and balanced curriculum fulfilling the requirements of the EYFS
• To monitor and assess the quality of provision ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice and standards are maintained
• To lead and manage the staff team effectively
• To oversee day-to-day financial operations within the pre-school and manage the occupancy to ensure maximum capacity
NB. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and a full detailed job description and person specification will be provided to candidates on request.
CLOSING DATE: 12 February 2026
INTERVIEWS: Week commencing Monday 16 February 2026
Enhanced DBS check and Disclosure required.
Informal enquiries and applications to: cathyclewer@gmail.com
Website https: St Leonard's Pre-School | Oakley | England