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We have an exciting opportunity at Gateway Pre-Schools we are recruiting for a  Pre-School Manager at our Leesland Setting, situated on the grounds of Leesland C of E (Controlled) Junior School – Gordon Road, Gosport, PO12 3QF

Hours: 32.5 hours per week term time only

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm

Start date: the start date will be 30th June 2025 to work alongside current setting manager. To be managing the setting from 3rd September 2025 on their own.

Purpose of the Job: Pre-School Manager – To provide safe, high quality education and care for Pre-School children. To ensure the fulfilment of legal, statutory and setting obligations are followed and met. To lead and manage staff on a day-to-day basis to contribute to and implement Pre-School policies

Essential criteria

• Proven experience of working in a Pre-School setting in a managerial/supervisory position.
• Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent and a commitment to obtaining a level 4 and above qualification.
• Sound understanding of child development and of children’s needs.
• Ability to plan and implement a Pre-school curriculum, taking into account the SEN Code of Practice, child protection procedures and equal opportunities’ considerations.
• To have detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the early years.
• Ability to work with parents and families to encourage their involvement.
• Ability to effectively market the Pre-School to maximise occupancy levels and fee income.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage a team of adults, including conducting performance management processes e.g. induction, supervision meetings, appraisals and setting objectives (with support from another manager when needed).
• Commitment to equal opportunities and an understanding of equality and diversity issues.
• Ability to write clear reports and to use computer software.
• Part of the Gateway Pre-Schools Management team attending meetings.

Responsible for: Pre-School staff

Responsible to: Gateway Pre-Schools Management

More information can be provided upon request.

Please phone 02392982360 or email contact@gatewaypreschools.org

Application form to be sent to email contact@gatewaypreschools.org

We have an exciting opportunity at Gateway Pre-Schools we are recruiting for a  Pre-School Manager at our Elson Setting at St. Columbas U.R.C, Elson Road, Gosport, PO12 4BN

Hours:  32.5 hours per week term time only

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm

Start date: the start date will be 30th June 2025 to work alongside current setting manager. To be managing the setting from 3rd September 2025 on their own.

Purpose of the Job:

Pre-School Manager – To provide safe, high quality education and care for Pre-School children. To ensure the fulfilment of legal, statutory and setting obligations are followed and met. To lead and manage staff on a day-to-day basis to contribute to and implement Pre-School policies.

Essential criteria

• Proven experience of working in a Pre-School setting in a managerial/supervisory position.
• Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent and a commitment to obtaining a level 4 and above qualification.
• Sound understanding of child development and of children’s needs.
• Ability to plan and implement a Pre-school curriculum, taking into account the SEN Code of Practice, child protection procedures and equal opportunities’ considerations.
• To have detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the early years.
• Ability to work with parents and families to encourage their involvement.
• Ability to effectively market the Pre-School to maximise occupancy levels and fee income.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage a team of adults, including conducting performance management processes e.g. induction, supervision meetings, appraisals and setting objectives (with support from another manager when needed).
• Commitment to equal opportunities and an understanding of equality and diversity issues.
• Ability to write clear reports and to use computer software.
• Part of the Gateway Pre-Schools Management team attending meetings.

Responsible for: Pre-School staff

Responsible to: Gateway Pre-Schools Management

More information can be provided upon request.

Please phone 02392982360 or email contact@gatewaypreschools.org

Application form to be sent to email contact@gatewaypreschools.org