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Pre School Manager

  • Posted: 27-02-2026
  • Category: Other School Roles
  • Location: Knutsford
  • Type: FullTime / Perm
  • Salary: £15 – £17 per hour

Pre School Manager (Term Time Only)

Hours: 8:00am – 3:15pm
Contract: Term Time Only (38 weeks annualised across 52 weeks)
Start Date: Immediate start preferred
Salary: £15 – £17 per hour (dependent on experience)
Full-time (4 days considered)

Premier Education is working in partnership with a small to medium early years setting seeking an experienced and motivated Manager to lead their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to step away from a large corporate environment and truly make their mark within a supportive, community-focused setting. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to help build the numbers for this lovely setting.

A Deputy Manager is already in place, and the successful candidate will work closely alongside the SENCO and management committee to continue developing high-quality provision.

Role Overview:
Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the setting

  • Work collaboratively with the Deputy Manager and SENCO

  • Maintain high standards of safeguarding and EYFS delivery

  • Provide strong leadership and support to staff

  • Work alongside the management committee to support strategic development

  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practice

Candidate Requirements:

  • Level 3 qualification (minimum) in Early Years

  • Proven experience running or managing an early years setting

  • Excellent safeguarding knowledge and strong understanding of the EYFS framework

  • Experience within a small–medium sized setting preferred

  • Paediatric First Aid (essential)

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) qualification – desirable

  • Confident communicator with strong organisational and leadership skills

  • Ability to work effectively alongside a management committee

What’s on Offer:

  • Term-time only working (38 weeks paid across 52 weeks)

  • Opportunity to lead within a smaller, supportive setting

  • Autonomy to shape and develop the provision

  • Competitive hourly rate based on experience

  • Immediate start available

Premier Education is a trusted education recruitment agency, proudly supporting schools and educators across the North of England since 2001. We take the time to understand your needs and work hard to find you the right role, every time.

The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices. This role involves safeguarding responsibilities, and the candidate must be committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people.

 

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for non-UK candidates.

Please send your CV if interested in this role.

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