Preschool Deputy Manager

Bearbrook Combined School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 7QP

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,981.00 - £23,528.01 Annually (Actual) Bucks Pay Range 2 - 3 on a 5 point scale, dependent on experience.

Preschool Deputy Manager job summary

Bearbrook Combined School is a vibrant, friendly, and exciting school at the heart of a diverse community in Aylesbury. Our school’s vision is to empower all to achieve and flourish on their journey to outstanding. At Bearbrook Preschool we are looking to employ an NVQ Level 3 practitioner as a Deputy Manager to join our team in our wonderful setting. Our pre-school is a large, bright and welcoming space where our 2 to 4 year old preschool children can learn, develop and flourish.

This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious team players to make a real difference to children’s lives!

Are you passionate about enabling every child to achieve their very best by overcoming barriers?

Do you want to be part of a learning community that is bigger than one Pre-School?

Are you ambitious to develop your career with access to high quality CPD opportunities?

If your answer to these questions is YES, then Bearbrook Pre-School would be delighted to hear from you…

Reporting into our EYFS Lead, we are seeking to recruit an energetic and hardworking Preschool Deputy Manager to join our team at this important stage in our development. This will be an exciting role in which you will have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of our team and environment. We are looking for team players who understand the importance of building positive relationships with children in order to maximise their potential.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Preschool Deputy Manager who:

Is genuinely passionate about early childhood education and consistently places children at the centre of their practice.

Has a thorough understanding of the EYFS framework and Development Matters guidance.

Leads by example and serves as a positive role model to colleagues and children alike.

Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with children, families, and team members.

Champions inclusive education and is committed to supporting the needs of all children.

Enjoys working as part of a collaborative, close-knit team.

Demonstrates flexibility, initiative, and a proactive attitude in meeting the changing needs of Preschool.

Is committed to continuous improvement and actively contributes to the growth and development of the setting.

Maintains high expectations for the care, learning, and development of every child.

Holds a minimum of Level 3 qualification in Early Years.

That they are confident and passionate about Early Years Education and as result will be a role-model for others.

The desire to be an active member of the school team, creating a strong culture of learning which encourages ideas, contributions from others, collaborative working and upholding and seeing through decisions made.

An interest in new developments and initiatives.

A willingness to be flexible and embrace change.

In this role we can offer you:

The opportunity to work with passionate staff in a vibrant, forward thinking Preschool.

A welcoming and inclusive community.

Enthusiastic children and friendly staff team.

Support and encouragement for your continuous professional development.

If you want to discuss the role or visit our school please do not hesitate to contact us on 01296 488331 and speak to Katie Smith, Headteacher.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.

Closing date: Wednesday 8th July 2026

Interviews: TBC - applications will be considered upon arrival

Start date: Sep 2026

The Great Learners Trust believes that every child can be a great learner - it is our job to make that happen!

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 Bearbrook Combined School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 505 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bearbrook Combined School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bearbrook-combined-school-aylesbury

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