Pre - School Manager (PAR209BC)

Pre-School Manager Parkland Primary School South Wigston Salary: Grade 8 Pay Point 15-18 (£28,605 - £31,029 per annum, approximate starting salary of £24,804.25 ) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:00am - 16:30pm with a 30 mintue unpaid lunch break. About the Role Parkland Primary School South Wigston are seeking to recruit a highly organised, empathetic and enthusiastic Pre-School Manager to work within our Pre-School setting. Why Choose Parkland Primary School South Wigston? At Parkland Primary we are incredibly passionate about our pupils and believe that every child should have the opportunity to succeed. Our intake is mixed in socio-economic terms with nearly a quarter of the children on free meals. Parents are supportive with regular volunteer helpers in school. Children are always at the heart of every decision we make; we have high expectations of them. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality education and in our strong pastoral support. We aim to instil values in our pupils that provide them with the skills they need to be successful in life. Our Achievements to date Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ September 2023 Microsoft Showcase School 360 Safe online safety award School Games gold award PE Quality Mark Route to Resilience and Happy Lunch Time accredited Renaissance Partner School “Pupils enjoy their learning and focus well in lessons. They are polite and interact with each other and adults with respect.” - OFSTED Emphasis is placed on the development of every child's self-esteem and independence, and they are strongly encouraged to be kind and caring to one another in a positive and nurturing environment. Children work and play together in a happy, relaxed and positive atmosphere in which encouragement abounds and the surroundings are colourful, attractive and adaptable. All our activities are designed to cover multiple areas of the curriculum at any one time to ensure each child has the opportunity to achieve in and access all areas of learning. Key Responsibilities Understand, effectively apply and implement within the provision the application of Trust policies and procedures related to the post especially those that relate to safeguarding and child protection. Ensure compliance under the Children’s Act. Liaison with parents / carers to ensure that children are welcomed and supported in a culturally appropriate way. What We’re Looking For Qualifications: EYP, NNEB or NVQ level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development, or relevant degree. Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with under-fives in a formal setting, working within the Nursery Education and meeting the requirements relating to Ofsted. Experience of leading activities with individuals, groups and whole classes to support children’s develo