Playgroup Manager – Cashes Green Playgroup

Salary: to be based on experience - term time only. You will also be paid for 5.6 weeks holiday to be taken and paid during August.

Working hours are 8.30am-4pm Monday-Friday and include a 30 min unpaid lunch break

 (playgroup is open to children 9am-3pm every day with a view to extending this later this year to include breakfast club)

Advert:

Cashes Green Playgroup is currently Committee-led and works closely alongside Cashes Green Primary School where the setting for 2-5 year-olds is situated. The Playgroup Committee is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, forward-thinking and creative leader to fill the role of Playgroup Manager. This will involve the strategic and day-to-day running of the playgroup and management of its team of staff. The playgroup currently consists of 2 rooms: Rising 3’s and Preschool. There are approximately 45 children on roll for September.

Our children are looking for someone who is:

-        kind, caring and empathetic to their varying needs

-        fun and enjoys getting messy

-        happy being outside in all weathers

-        keen to encourage positive interactions

Our parents are looking for someone who is:

-        approachable and understanding

-        knowledgeable in how to access help and support as needed

-        an expert in child development and helping young children to thrive

The committee is looking for someone who is:

-        hard-working and innovative

-        committed to building links between playgroup and Cashes Green Primary School and all the families they serve

-        dedicated to bringing out the best in the staff team whilst moving the setting forwards

-        experienced in managing a Playgroup setting including staff appraisals and supervision, budget management and day to day finances

The Staff are looking for:

-        DSL support and someone with passion for SEND.

-        A strong leader

In return, you will get:

-        children who are happy and love to learn

-        supportive parents

-        a friendly, dedicated staff team

-        a supportive Committee and strong links to the school

To apply for this post, please download the Application pack below. Alternatively, contact the chair for an application pack via email head@cashesgreen-pri.glouc.sch.uk

There will be an opportunity to tour the setting during interviews.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any other vetting procedures as appropriate.

Closing date: DEADLINE EXTENDED - please contact us if you're interested

Interviews to be held: to be arranged

Starting date: ASAP