Pre-School Manager and SENDco

The Greenwood Pre-School have a team of dedicated and enthusiastic staff and we are looking for a new team manager to work on a permanent basis for six sessions per week (one session = 3 hours 35 mins) term time only.  

The role will commence in the Autumn Term 2024, with the desire of an induction period/hand-over working alongside our current manager for possibly one day per week from the first half of the Autumn Term. 

The successful candidate will:- 

• enjoy working with children 

• have an understanding of children’s development 

• have the ability to relate well to children and adults, both in and out of school and establish productive working relationships 

• be organised and reliable 

• have some experience in administration, be effective in using ICT and other equipment 

• be flexible 

• have experience with SEND pupils 

• have a good sense of humour 

• be a good team leader, able to supervise, manage and assess staff 

• undergo a Criminal Records check and is subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure clearance obtained from the Disclosure and Barring service 

Relevant Experience Required:

• Experience in supervising and working with children 
• Experience in working in early years 
• Experience of implementation of EYFS 
• Experience of working in partnership with parents 
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to early years, such as EYFS, SEN, safeguarding, Childcare Act 2006 
• Knowledge of child development and children’s needs 
• Ability to work with parents/carers/families to encourage partnership working 

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate well with adults and children 
• Ability to work as part of a team 
• Ability to write legibly 
• Good presentation skills 
• Possess a level of general computer literacy with a range of IT skills 
• Good organisational skills 

The Greenwood Pre-school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. 

If you think you have what it takes and would like to apply for this role, please send your CV and complete the application form and send them to Emma Harte via email greenwood@weycp.org.uk