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Preschool Manager
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Preschool Manager
We are looking to recruit a manager for Little Dolphins Preschool, a small, friendly charity PVI preschool, run on the Godolphin Primary School site. We have been awarded an OFSTED outstanding award and strive to offer high quality childcare for children between the ages of 2-5 years.
The Duties of This Position Will Include:
- Day to day running of the preschool including planning, implementing and evaluating curriculum activities
- Working towards the Early Learning Goals
- Working with and managing an established team to provide a stimulating, safe and supportive environment for the children
- Maintaining records including coordinating invoicing, billing and funding alongside the preschool committee treasurer
- Liaising with parents/carers, the management committee and other professionals as required
- Sit on the preschool committee as a staff representative
The Successful Applicant Will Have:
- A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Be fun, approachable, organised and committed to the preschool
- Hold a full Level 3 qualification in early years education and childcare
- A minimum of 2 years experience of working within a preschool environment, preferably within a senior position
- Ideally be a nominated OFSTED person
Little Dolphins is committed to safeguarding children, as such an enhanced DBS will be required for the position.
The candidate will be required to work approximately 20 hours per week. There will be a level of flexibility in this and the hours will be split between teaching and administrative duties. You will be required to attend relevant courses to further their personal development.
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We anticipate a start date as soon as possible.
If You Are Passionate About Working With Children
If you are passionate about working with children and have the qualifications required for this position, we would love to hear from you. We have a full job description available upon request.
Important Notes
To apply for this role we require the Job Application Form, your CV and a Covering Letter. Please contact us via the email provided on this job advertisement and we will send you the job application form.
Due to the nature of the work, this employment is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. All applicants must disclose details of any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings which for other purposes may be considered as 'spent'. An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for applicants selected for appointment. Information received will be kept confidential and only used in relation to the position.
Little Dolphins Preschool is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and follow the policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safety.
There will be no set deadline, we plan to hold interviews as soon as possible whilst continuing to advertise.
Organisation Address
Little Dolphins Pre-School, Godolphin Primary School, Godolphin Crescent, Godolphin Cross, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9RB
Contact Name
Joshua Seager-Gibbs
Contact Email
littledolphinschair@outlook.com
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This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.
Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Working here - Cornwall Council https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-here/
We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-here/benefits-of-working-for-the-council/.
Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender reassignment status, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
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