BUILDING BLOCKS PRE-SCHOOL
Whitegrove Youth and Community Centre
3 County Lane
Warfield
Berkshire
RG42 3JP
Telephone 07904 875905
Job Description – Pre-School Manager
Job Title:
Pre-School Manager
Responsible to:
Chair of Management Committee
Responsible for:
Pre-School staff
Purpose of job:
To provide safe, high quality education and care for Pre-School
children; to fulfil legal and statutory requirements; to supervise staff on a day to day
basis; to contribute to and implement Pre-School policies.
Main Duties:
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To take responsibility for drawing up long term planning, following the EYFS
curriculum, and sessional plans which ensure that each child is working
towards Early Learning Goals; to monitor the effectiveness of the Pre-School
curriculum; to ensure current government guidelines and legislation, including
duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, are adhered to.
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To be responsible for providing high quality experiences and opportunities,
ensuring that staff are properly deployed and offer appropriate stimulation and
support to the children.
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To draw up and supervise the daily programme of Pre-School activities and
events.
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To be responsible for implementing systems of observation and record
keeping so that children’s attainment and progress is effectively and regularly
assessed; to monitor the effectiveness of assessment procedures.
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To organise the keyperson system and to supervise staff on a daily basis; to be
responsible for monitoring the quality of teaching; to undertake inductions for
new staff and participate in staff appraisals and to identify in-service training
needs; to ensure open two way communication with staff.
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To ensure records are properly maintained e.g. daily attendance register,
accident and incident book.
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To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the Pre-School and
its curriculum, teaching methods and practices; exchanging information about
children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement
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To ensure that the Pre-School is a safe environment for children, that
equipment is safe, standards of hygiene are high, safety procedures are
implemented at all times and fire drills are regularly practised; to ensure
special needs of children are known.
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To liaise with the Management Committee, Ofsted, Children’s Social Care and
other professionals as necessary and ensure that all legal and statutory
requirements are implemented; to act as the Child Protection Liaison Person;
to provide reports and attend meetings as required.
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To develop and implement all Pre-School policies and procedures, especially
those on equal opportunities.
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To manage administrative duties associated with the role.
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To attend in service training and meetings as required.
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To run staff meetings.
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To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Chair of the
Committee in accordance with preschool objectives.
NB: this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants
must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders that have
been made against them.
This post requires you complete an application form, proof of qualification,
references, enhanced CRB disclosure
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Pre-School Manager - Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
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Experience of working in a pre-school setting
Diploma in pre-school practice NVQ level III or equivalent
Enhanced CRB
A good knowledge and understanding of EYFS
Sound understanding of child development and of children’s needs
Ability to plan and implement a pre-school curriculum
Ability to work with parents and encourage their involvement
Ability to lead a team of adults
Commitment to equal opportunities and understanding of religious and
cultural diversity
Ability to write clear reports
A willingness to obtain a Level 4 or higher qualification.
Good mental and physical health
Caring attitude with a sense of humour
Friendly, flexible approach
Desirable Criteria:
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Experience of a parent managed/parent involved Pre-School
Experience in Early Years Foundation Units
Experience of Special Needs children
Paediatric First Aid Certificate
A level 4 qualification or above in early years education and childcare.
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