Manager, Fairfield Playbox Pre-school
Kingston Methodist Church · United Kingdom
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Manager to lead and oversee operations at Fairfield Playbox Preschool, which operates term-time only for 38 weeks in the year.
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.
This vital role involves fostering a nurturing environment where young children can learn, grow, and thrive.
As the leader of the preschool, you will ensure that daily activities run smoothly, staff are motivated and supported, and families receive exceptional care and communication.
Your energetic leadership will help create a vibrant, safe, and engaging space for early childhood development.
Core Working Hours: a) Term-time (38 weeks per year) : 37.5 hours per week
- 8am to 4pm from Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) during which time half an hour may be taken for lunch, which is unpaid.
b) During Playbox Holidays: 2 hours per week for administrative work, such as monthly payroll operation and responding to enquiries.
Additional Working Hours for attendance at meetings and training outside Core Hours also paid. xrexnqw
Manage the provision of a clean, safe and secure environment where children are supervised at all times Recruit, manage and coach staff Manage the finances Communications internal and external Work with a management committee Work with other agencies Maintain the Ofsted registration Essential Requirements A relevant early years/childcare qualification equivalent to at least Level 3.
Paediatric First Aid Certificate £18.48 per hour, reviewed annually, meaning £2,393.25 per month and £28,772.54 per annum for Core Hours NEST Pension Scheme Free parking Annual leave: 13.5 days per year to be taken immediately following the end of the summer term Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure, two verifiable references and satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
For an Application Pack email:
- Closing date for completed applications: midnight on Sunday 1st November 2026
- Interviews: w/c 9 November 2026.
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.
This vital role involves fostering a nurturing environment where young children can learn, grow, and thrive.
As the leader of the preschool, you will ensure that daily activities run smoothly, staff are motivated and supported, and families receive exceptional care and communication.
Your energetic leadership will help create a vibrant, safe, and engaging space for early childhood development.
Core Working Hours: a) Term-time (38 weeks per year) : 37.5 hours per week
- 8am to 4pm from Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) during which time half an hour may be taken for lunch, which is unpaid.
b) During Playbox Holidays: 2 hours per week for administrative work, such as monthly payroll operation and responding to enquiries.
Additional Working Hours for attendance at meetings and training outside Core Hours also paid. xrexnqw
Manage the provision of a clean, safe and secure environment where children are supervised at all times Recruit, manage and coach staff Manage the finances Communications internal and external Work with a management committee Work with other agencies Maintain the Ofsted registration Essential Requirements A relevant early years/childcare qualification equivalent to at least Level 3.
Paediatric First Aid Certificate £18.48 per hour, reviewed annually, meaning £2,393.25 per month and £28,772.54 per annum for Core Hours NEST Pension Scheme Free parking Annual leave: 13.5 days per year to be taken immediately following the end of the summer term Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure, two verifiable references and satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
For an Application Pack email:
- Closing date for completed applications: midnight on Sunday 1st November 2026
- Interviews: w/c 9 November 2026.
Details
| Company | Kingston Methodist Church |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |