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Part-Time Early Years Practice Manager
Location:Woodham Mortimer Pre-School, Maldon
Hours:3 days per week (8:00 AM - 3.30 PM, term time only)
Salary:Starting at £24,000 per annum (pro-rata for 3 days per week, equivalent to £14,400 per year) (depending on experience)
Holiday:5.6 weeks paid holiday per year pro rata
Woodham Mortimer Pre-School, a warm and welcomingcharity-runpre-school at the heart of the Maldon community, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practice Manager to join our team. Our pre-school prides itself on creating a nurturing and creative environment where children aged 2-4 can thrive on their early learning journey.
About the Role
As the Early Years Practice Manager, you will:
Lead and inspireour team to deliver high-quality care and education.
Oversee theday-to-day running of the pre-school alongside the Deputy Manager.
Ensure children are supported and monitored through the EYFS curriculum, fostering their growth and development.
Maintain compliance with Ofsted standards, safeguarding policies, and pre-school best practices.
Be accountable to the Board of Trustees, providing regular updates and working collaboratively to ensure the charity's goals and vision are met.
Take responsibility formanaging and supporting staff, including conducting appraisals, mentoring team members, and ensuring professional development opportunities.
Support children with additional needs and, where possible, act as or work towards becoming the pre-school's Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo). SENCo training is preferred, but we welcome applicants who are willing to complete the training course.
This role offers an opportunity to take on a leadership position while making a meaningful impact in the local community.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who is:
Qualified:Holds a Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification (or equivalent) and is committed to achieving Level 4.
Experienced:Has at least two years of supervisory or managerial experience in an Early Years setting. Experience with Ofsted inspections is highly desirable.
SENCo Trained:Preference will be given to candidates with SENCo training or a willingness to complete the training.
Accountable:Comfortable reporting to Trustees and managing the performance and development of staff.
Enthusiastic and Approachable:Brings energy, positivity, and creativity to the role while fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
Organised and Responsible:Skilled in managing daily operations, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
Fun and Engaging:Not afraid to bring fun and creativity into the workplace to connect with children and create a vibrant learning environment.
Additional Information
All applicants will be subject to reference checks, a DBS clearance, and other safeguarding requirements before starting the role.
The role is available immediately. Ideally, the successful candidate would complete a handover with the current manager to ensure a smooth transition.
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to woodhammortimerpre-school@hotmail.com
Suitable candidates will be contacted with further details regarding interview dates and times.
We look forward to welcoming a passionate and dedicated individual to our team and supporting the future of our charity-run pre-school!