Part time, permanent

Grade 8 35 hours, 50 weeks a year (term time + 12 weeks during school holidays)

£28602 (FTE)

Working pattern:Monday to Friday 7:30-3:30 (1 hour unpaid lunch)

The Preschool Lead is responsible for the leadership, management and continuous improvement of high-quality early years provision within the preschool, ensuring excellent outcomes for children.

The post holder will secure a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop, supporting strong progress and school readiness in line with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Trust’s vision and values.

The role includes responsibility for leading staff, ensuring statutory compliance, and delivering a high-quality curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Organised and reliable, with strong attention to detail.
• A good communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Willing to learn and take on a variety of tasks.
• Has experience of working with children.
• Has a good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Is patient, engaging, caring and creative.
• Is able to work in a team.
• Is be self-motivated.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Act in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and local safeguarding partnership procedures.
• Lead the design and delivery of a broad, balanced and engaging early years curriculum.
• Ensure curriculum intent, implementation and impact are clearly defined and embedded.
• Promote a language-rich environment, supporting communication and early literacy development.
• Ensure full compliance with the Statutory Framework for the EYFS (latest version).
• Support children’s progress towards school readiness, including personal, social and emotional development.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of Preschool staff.
• Promote inclusive practice, ensuring all children can access the curriculum.
• Support early identification of additional needs.

• Level 3 full and relevant Early Years qualification (DfE approved)
• GCSE English and Maths Grade 4+ (or equivalent)
• Willingness to complete relevant training

Safeguarding and Recruitment:

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. For all short-listed candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure, proof of ID, social media checks, medical clearance, and checks regarding the right to work in the UK.

Why join us?

• Welcoming, inclusive workplace.
•  Opportunities for growth and career progression in a Trust that invests in its people.
•  A supportive environment for your professional development.

Benefits

• Free parking on site.
• Access to well-being services.
• An excellent pension (LGPS)
• Staff development opportunities
• Bike to work scheme.

Learn Academies Trust is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview. 

Learn Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating a truly inclusive Trust. We are determined to ensure all our stakeholders flourish and thrive. We aim to foster a culture where all are valued and respected. We acknowledge and celebrate all protected characteristics. We endeavour to remove all barriers to learning and participation. Our ED&I Policy and objectives are integral to all that we do.

Our vision for ED&I is simple: we aim to create an environment where everyone has a seat at the table, where everyone has a voice and where everyone belongs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references (these will be requested if you are shortlisted) and successful completion of vetting.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy if organisational priorities change.