Pre-School Manager - Cullompton Pre-School
- Mid Devon
- Term Time
- Range depending on experience £23,000 - £25,400
A Pre-School Manager with a clear vision of excellent early years practice to lead our well-established charity run Pre-school is required to start in May 2026.
Minimum requirements:
- Level 4 or above in relevant early years qualification – Early Years Teacher is desirable
- 5 years experience of working with children age 2-5 years
- Leadership & Management experience in an Early Years setting
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced level 4 or above qualified person to join our team, lead the care, learning and development of our children age 2-5yrs, support our Committee and work closely with our Administration Manager.
The ability to manage, motivate and train staff is essential as is a commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, working with parents and outdoor learning. A clear and diligent approach to the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage is also vital.
The role is for 36 hours per week (which includes non-contact time) - 38 weeks per year plus holiday club throughout the year, plus additional staff meetings and committee meetings.
Salary - depending on qualification level £23,000 - £25,400.
About us:
Cullompton Pre-school is a thriving community pre-school with an excellent local reputation. We have been judged as Outstanding by Ofsted in our last three inspections – 2015, 2019, 2025. Our building is well designed and resourced with a large landscaped garden and a separate wildlife garden. We currently offer our children Forest School throughout the year and a programme of visits and outings There is full time office support and our staff team is dedicated and highly motivated to provide high outcomes for all our children and families.
Our culture is very supportive and we are a close team, well-being is a top priority and staff have one ”well-being day” per year which is a paid day off. Workload is managed to ensure low stress levels and supervisions are regular and offer opportunities to discuss progress and any support needed.
More information can be found at www.cullomptonpreschool.org
Full details of this post please see our Job description and Personal specification.
Apply:
To apply please contact Mandy Goff, Administration Manager, admin@cullomptonpreschool.org or telephone 01884 35018 with any questions.
We require a CV and an application form and a health declaration form to be completed.
Closing date: 30th January 2026.
Attachments: application form, health declaration form, job description, job application declaration, interview process form, safeguarding mission statement , safeguarding policy.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Interview Date: w/c 9th February 2026
Click here to see the Job DescriptionJob Details
- OrganisationChildcare
- Work LocationMid Devon
- Work Postcode
EX15 1DS
- Reference
- Occupational GroupChildcare
- Salary Details
Range depending on experience £23,000 - £25,400
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeTerm Time
- Hours
36 hours per week - term time plus holiday club and wraparound care during term time
- Closing Date
30/01/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes