Pomphlett Primary School is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and dedicated Pre‑School Manager to lead our Pre‑School provision and ensure outstanding outcomes for all children.
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed Early Years professional to take a leadership role within a supportive school community, working closely with the EYFS Lead and Senior Leadership Team to deliver high‑quality education and care.
About the role
As Pre‑School Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing the Pre‑School provision, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where all children can thrive. You will play a key role in planning, assessment, staff leadership, and maintaining high standards across the setting, while embedding the school’s ethos and values into everyday practice.
Responsibilities
- Lead the day‑to‑day running of the Pre‑School provision independently
- Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Manage staff deployment, ratios, timetables, and responsibilities
- Lead high‑quality planning and assessment in line with EYFS
- Support and monitor staff to ensure accurate and effective pupil assessment
- Promote language development across the curriculum
- Support children’s social, emotional, and educational development
- Ensure effective provision for children with SEND and additional needs
- Work closely with parents and carers, including communication, reports, and parents’ evenings
- Ensure smooth transitions into Pre‑School and into Reception
- Liaise with external agencies and professionals
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding, EYFS, and Ofsted requirements
- Contribute to the school development plan and continuous improvement of the setting
Qualifications
- Level 3 Early Years qualification
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or equivalent)
- At least 2 years’ recent experience in an Early Years setting
- Strong knowledge of EYFS and play‑based learning approaches
- A proven ability to positively impact children’s outcomes
- Experience supporting children with additional needs (SEND/EAL)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
What we are looking for
- Passionate about Early Years education
- A strong, confident leader with good emotional intelligence
- Organised, proactive, and able to use initiative
- Committed to inclusion and high standards for all children
- Able to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
About the School
Pomphlett Primary is a very happy school with a warm and friendly family atmosphere, where dedicated staff, governors and parents provide a stimulating and challenging learning environment which encourages our children to thrive. We believe in the uniqueness of each individual and strive to create a learning community where everyone is respected and works in partnership with each other.
Legal compliance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre‑employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
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