Deputy Preschool Manager

• 32 hours and 30 minutes per week
• Permanent
• Pay grade and Salary: E5 £20,295.50 per annum
• Start date: As soon as possible
  
• Closing date: 20 May 2024
• Interview date: 22 May 2024

An ELAN deputy preschool manager is nurturing, a team player, motivational, flexible and innovative with a supportive nature, as well as being confident, calm, consistent and resourceful with experience supporting pupils in a preschool environment.

You will deputise for the preschool manager to deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children up to the age of 5 years old, ensuring that the preschool preschool is a safe environment for children, staff and others. You'll be able to develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development and be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Preschool Manager.

You will:

• deputise for the Preschool Manager if/when appropriate

• provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times

• deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress and to support other staff in doing so

 • help ensure the preschool preschool meets Ofsted requirements at all times.

• plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning goals and support others in doing so

• ensure records are properly maintained

• liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the preschool and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement

• work in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan

• undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the preschool aims and objectives

Why choose Windwhistle?

• We focus on building children’s confidence. We work hard to build self-esteem and create a supportive learning environment. We value emotional well-being alongside academic achievement.

• Strong pastoral support: We have extensive support in place for children's social and emotional needs.

• You will make an impact. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge difference in an area of high-deprivation.

• Community building: We work closely with families and partners to ensure every child feels valued and supported within a community that faces many challenges.

What we offer:

• a supportive and collaborative environment where all staff are valued and empowered to achieve their best and always be proud of who they are and what they do

• a central team with education specialists in school improvement, innovation and development, SEND and education welfare

• a diverse and inclusive group of academies where every child is valued and celebrated

• the opportunity to learn new things or develop existing skills with quality, ongoing professional development and a series of career pathways to help you grow and excel in your teaching career

• For more about benefits please go to: extendlearning.org/benefits/

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROS) 1974.

Do not miss this superb opportunity to join a supportive and successful team.