Preschool Manager

Weare Academy First School, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2JS

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, term time: 36 hours per week, term time only. Working patterns to be confirmed upon successful appointment.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 12

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Strong experience of working within an Early Years setting, ideally including leadership or management responsibility
• A secure knowledge and understanding of the EYFS statutory framework
• The ability to lead, support and develop a team effectively
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children
• High expectations for children’s learning, development and behaviour
• The ability to plan high-quality provision that responds to children’s interests, needs and next steps
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to working positively with parents, carers and other professionals
• A nurturing, enthusiastic and reflective approach, with a genuine passion for Early Years education

What the school offers its staff

• The full support of a dedicated, committed and friendly staff team
• The opportunity to lead an important part of our school community
• Close working with our Reception team to provide strong continuity across the Early Years
• Wonderful children and a supportive parent community
• The opportunity to work within an innovative and forward-thinking Trust
• A strong commitment to high-quality professional development and career progression
• Staff benefits including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme
• Access to a staff assistance programme, offering a 24/7 confidential helpline and face-to-face counselling

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Weare Academy First School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 149 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Weare Academy First School website
• Email address: office@weareacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01934732270
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/weare-academy-first-school

Weare Academy is a small, friendly village school with a big heart! With just five classes, from Reception to Year 4, alongside our wonderful Rainbow Woods Preschool, we offer a warm, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow and thrive from their very first steps in education.


We are incredibly proud of the close-knit, family feel of our school, where everyone knows one another and every child is valued, celebrated and encouraged to be themselves. We believe that happy children make confident learners, and we work hard to create a school where everyone feels safe, included and excited to learn.


At the heart of everything we do is our vision that ‘All Can Achieve’. We have high expectations for every child, but we also recognise that every child is unique, with their own strengths, interests and talents. Our dedicated staff team is passionate about helping each child discover what makes them special, build confidence in their abilities and achieve their very best.

Arranging a visit to Weare Academy First School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@weareacademy.co.uk.

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