Leedon Lower School
Pre-School Manager
Pre-School Manager at Leedon Lower School, based in Leighton Buzzard, East of England. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Leighton Buzzard, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Nursery Practitioner
Reference f8b2e60abe736d94199ab90178fc7e9354e30b6a
About the role
PRE-SCHOOL MANAGER AT LEEDON LOWER SCHOOL
FULL TIME - 8.00AM TO 4.30PM (ONE HOUR UNPAID LUNCH)
TERM TIME ONLY - 40 WEEKS PLUS 5 INSET DAYS
MINIMUM NVQ LEVEL 3 WITH RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
We are looking to appoint a Pre-School Manager. The ideal candidate will be caring, patient, self-motivated and able to work from their own initiative. They will support the school to establish a safe, happy and inclusive pre-school where children thrive in their learning and personal development.
We are looking for individuals who:
Have a track record of excellent progress and high quality teaching and learning
A sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
Will be proactive, positive, calm and flexible
Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and all safeguarding, health, and safety requirements
Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and the wider community
Liaise with external professionals and agencies as necessary to support children with SEND and ensure appropriate strategies and support plans are in place
Have high expectations of themselves and the children they work with
Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Will be committed to working as part of a team
Will support and lead a small team of EYFS staff and work with the closely and collaboratively with the school leadership team
Will have experience of admissions, invoicing and budget management
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Proven experience in a pre-school setting.
NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent qualification.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and SENCO responsibilities.
Ability to plan and implement a pre-school curriculum.
Skilled in building relationships with parents and encouraging their involvement.
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.
Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Commitment to equal opportunities and cultural diversity.
Computer literacy.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Proficiency in Windows-based systems, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PDF software.
Familiarity with funding systems for early years education.
Reference: f8b2e60abe736d94199ab90178fc7e9354e30b6a · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 13 Nov 2026 · Listed via Leedon Lower School
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