Job Description:

Preschool Senior Room Leader

Head of Preschool

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional to lead our brand‑new Preschool room in a purpose‑built nursery. This is a chance to shape a fresh environment from the very beginning, with modern facilities, excellent resources and a supportive leadership team behind you. As a new setting, there will be plenty of opportunities to train, progress and develop your career as we grow. If you’re passionate about creating inspiring learning experiences and ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone with great team spirit and previous leadership experience who can manage the daily running of our pre school unit and be in charge of managing multiple staff and getting our preschoolers independent and school ready!

We are looking for staff who are keen to develop in their early years career with a fantastically supportive and friendly management team!

Working Hours:

Days can be 4 or 5 per week, as we appreciate our staff and a work life balance is important. We are open all year round between 7.30am and 6pm.

Key skills and duties:

Most importantly, to have energy, enthusiasm, empathy, a sense of adventure and fun! :)

• Lead team of practitioners and assist the managerial staff with the smooth running within the preschool unit.
• Plan, creative and fun opportunities according to children’s needs and interests to fulfil the requirements of the EYFS.
• To develop good strong relationships and communication with children parents/carers.
• Working creatively with children so they develop, learn and grow.
• Ensuring all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Hold a relevant Early Years qualification equivalent to Level 3 or above.
• Experience of working with the EYFS/Early years foundation stage.
• Experience of working with children in an early learning environment
• Good communications skills
• A team player
• Previous leadership experience is a bonus but not essential.

What we offer:

• Generous holiday package
• Truly supportive and friendly management team who care and value every member of staff.
• Fully funded training/qualifications and support to progress in your career.
• Flexible working
• Free and discounted childcare spaces
• Loyalty bonus and additional holiday
• Wellbeing support
• Pension scheme
• Sick Pay
• ++Plus much much more :)

Salary is negotiable based on hours, experience and qualifications. We offer excellent career opportunities for all candidates looking for a fun and unique NEW place to work.

Please apply via this advert if you would like to be considered, we very much look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the setting soon!