Early Years Advisor - Bow Bears Preschool CIO
- Mid Devon
- Multiple Terms
- Meets NLW or above depending on qualifications
Due to ever increasing child numbers and new government funding eligibility, Bow Bears Pre-School CIO is looking to recruit a vibrant, pro-active and passionate person to join our team as soon as possible. Whilst a full and relevant qualification would be advantageous, for the right person we’d be happy to support you through an apprenticeship.
We are looking for someone to provide a caring, supportive and engaging environment, supporting our children in the start to their educational journey. You must be able to work under your own initiative as well as be able to take direction.
We are a very busy setting with a mixed age range from 6 months to school leavers. We also care for school age children through our wrap around care.
We are open 8am - 6pm Monday to Thursday and 8am – 4.30pm on Friday. In September, we launched our new holiday club which we currently run two days per week during school holidays. The ability to start at 8am and finish at 6pm is a must, as is working some holiday clubs.
This post is for approx. 30 hours per week, or we would consider splitting the role for the right candidates.
Your main responsibilities would be:
- Provide high quality inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children in a safe and secure learning environment
- Prepare and plan for a rich and varied curriculum, whilst implementing the EYFS, to meet the individual needs of all children attending the setting.
- Be part of a keyworker system and liaise with parents/carers and other staff members
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, enabling effective communication with parents or carers and within the staff team.
- Work as part of a highly motivated and professional team
You will be able to demonstrate a passion for promoting the well-being, safeguarding and development of the children in our care and you must have a fun loving nature. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check as well as Level 2 safeguarding and Paediatric First Aid.
Please see job description for full details (attached below).
Apply:
To apply, or for more information please contact Claire Marshall Tucker on 07521 378281 or email: bowbearspreschool@gmail.com
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Interview Date: W/c 30 November 2026
Click here to see the Job DescriptionJob Details
- OrganisationChildcare
- Work LocationMid Devon
- Work Postcode
EX17 6HU
- Reference
- Occupational GroupChildcare
- Salary Details
Meets NLW or above depending on qualifications
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
Monday-Friday approx. 30 hours per week between 8am & 6pm. Term time with 2 days per week holiday club cover
- Closing Date
20/11/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes