Pre-School Manager

Leedon Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  2nd January 2027

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,046.00 - £34,811.00 Annually (Actual) NJC LEVEL 4E 17-22

Pre-School Manager job summary

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Leedon Lower School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 368 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Leedon Lower School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leedon-lower-school

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