Pre-school Manger
Cobden Primary School
Permanent
37 hours per week, term time only plus inset (39 weeks per year)
Grade 9, Pts 19 to 22 (£27,447 to £29,406)
Start Date: 26th October 2026
Application Close Date: 9am, Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Provisional Interview Date: Monday 7th September 2026
Are you passionate about providing the very best start for young children?
Do you have the leadership skills to inspire and develop a dedicated early years team?
Are you committed to creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can flourish?
Would you like to lead an ambitious preschool that places children and families at the heart of everything it does?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Cobden Primary School as a Pre School Manager on a full-time permanent basis. We are seeking a dedicated leader who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to maintaining the highest standards of care and learning. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the preschool, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements and promoting an exceptional experience for children, families and staff.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is ready to make a significant impact, driving continuous improvement whilst fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive culture.
The Preschool Manager will lead and inspire staff, maintain strong relationships with families and external agencies, and ensure the delivery of a high-quality Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables every child to thrive. They will also be willing to be the designated safeguarding lead for the pre-school.
This is an excellent time to join our Trust as we enter the next stages of our development, everyone has a significant role to play in delivering high quality education to our pupils, find out more by taking a look at our Candidate Information Pack.
The ideal candidate will:
• Hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification as a minimum (Level 5 or above desirable)
• Have significant experience working within an early years setting
• Have previous leadership or management experience within a nursery or preschool environment
• Possess a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and safeguarding requirements
• Be able to lead, motivate and develop a team to achieve excellence
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have experience of managing operational, financial and administrative responsibilities
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff and external partners
• Have experiences advocating and leading SEND in a pre-school/Early Year setting
In return we offer:
• Opportunities to work across the partnership, developing your skills and expertise
• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources
• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families
• The opportunity to shape and develop the future direction of the preschool
• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package (see Candidate Information Pack).
Applications
Prior to applying for the post, we welcome candidates in making contact with us to either discuss the position or arrange a visit to the school:
To apply for this position:
1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy
2. Apply using the online application form
3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position
We look forward to receiving your application!
ACCESSIBILITY…
If you do need any help with applying for this post, or need support with completing the application form, please make contact using the above contact details.
SAFEGUARDING…
Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
INCLUSION…
At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging.
We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.