Full job descriptionPreschool Manager – Term Time Only
Location: Ingrave, Brentwood
Salary: £16.20 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
Remote working: One afternoon per week from home
Are you an experienced Preschool Manager, Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager looking for a rewarding leadership role with an excellent work-life balance?
Great Starts Recruitment is recruiting a passionate and confident Preschool Manager to lead a friendly early-years setting in Ingrave, Brentwood.
This permanent, term-time-only position offers Monday-to-Friday hours, school holidays off and one afternoon per week working from home to complete planning and administrative duties.
Preschool Manager responsibilities
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Manage the day-to-day operation of the preschool

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Lead, motivate and support the early-years team

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Maintain high standards of childcare, teaching and learning

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Ensure compliance with the EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements

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Complete staff supervision, appraisals and performance management

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Oversee rotas, planning, observations and preschool records

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Build positive relationships with parents, carers and external professionals

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Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment

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Support enrolment and the continued development of the preschool

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Complete management and administrative duties from home one afternoon per week
Preschool Manager requirements
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A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

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Previous management or senior leadership experience within a nursery, preschool or early-years setting

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Strong knowledge of the EYFS

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Excellent understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements

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Confident leadership and people-management skills

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Strong organisation, communication and administrative skills

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An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

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A genuine passion for delivering outstanding early-years education

Applications are also welcomed from experienced Deputy Nursery Managers and Deputy Preschool Managers who are ready to progress into a management position.
Benefits
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50% nursery fee discount

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Free nutritious lunch every working day

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Free on-site parking

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Birthday day off

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Christmas bonus

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Paid sick leave based on length of service after two years, up to five days

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Loyalty leave, providing an additional day for each year of service up to five days

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Team celebrations, including an annual awards night, summer BBQs and team dinners

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Continuous training and professional development

If you are an experienced early-years leader looking for a Preschool Manager job in Brentwood, apply today for immediate consideration.
Great Starts Recruitment – Small enough to care; big enough to help.