Pre-school Manager

Pre-school Manager Working hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am -5.00 pm £36,870 (FTE). £32,332 pro rata, term time only (40 weeks) Permanent Starting January 2025 Are you an experienced pre-school or Nursery manager looking for a place to help you grow? Or are you a Deputy Manager or Room Leader looking for your first Manager position? Our thriving, busy pre-school is at the heart of our community. We have THE BEST children: happy, smiley and curious- not to mention enthusiastic! With a dedicated team of practitioners, a bright and open learning environment and lots of outdoors space, our provision is the starting point for many adventures. As a charitable organisation run by a dedicated group of trustees we put children's development and success first. We are looking for someone who shares this value and is open to new ideas as we enter a new phase of development for our pre-school. The ideal candidate will: Love working with young children Have an enthusiastic and infectious approach to Early Years Education and management Have extensive experience of working in pre-school or nursery settings Be able to lead a large and diverse team Have effective communication skills Have a working knowledge of either Microsoft Office or Google Suite Be hardworking, calm and patient Have a caring and respectful attitude Have the ability to be flexible and can work as part of a wider team and with trustees We can offer you: A happy vibrant and friendly school team Delightful, friendly, curious children Supportive colleagues Training and support to help you develop If this sounds like something that you'd like to be a part of we would love to hear from you. Please see the detailed job description for additional information about this role. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date if there is strong interest. Therefore we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. Closing Date: Friday 15 November am Interviews: w/c 18 November 2024 Fetcham Village 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. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). At our pre-school we are committed to developing a culture of respect where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are encouraged and comfortable to express their own identity. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place. Simon Sharp Chair of Trustees Other