Copdock and Washbrook Preschool Address: Copdock, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3LF Salary: Up to £16.79 per hour Hours: Up to 40 per hours per week term time and up to 20 hours per week during school holidays (job share will be considered) Contract: Permanent. Required from September, or earlier if possible Reference: 0708 Copdock and Washbrook Preschool is looking to appoint an inspiring, dedicated and motivated Preschool Manager to join us in our preschool and out of school club. To start from September, or earlier, if possible, to enable a handover and induction. Applicants will need to show excellent knowledge of and work within the requirements of the Early Years Statutory Framework, have a good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection and be able to follow and implement the policies and procedures of the setting We are a small, but very busy Preschool and wrap around care business. Our aim is to provide quality care and learning for all children. We are committed to providing all children with experiences to support their individual needs and are well resourced with a fabulous outside area to offer a range of learning opportunities for all children. We support one another as we work to provide a quality learning experience for all our children in a fun and nurturing environment. The current opening hours are 7.45am - 6pm, Monday - Thursday and 7.45am - 4.30 pm on Fridays during term time. In school holidays we are open from 8am till 4.30pm, 3 days a week. Your responsibilities managing the Preschool and Out of School Club leading, managing and inspiring the fantastic staff team, including inductions and supervisions, team meetings etc continuous monitoring of quality and standards of the provision, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed to meet all legislative and EYFS requirements. You will need: a full and relevant Level 4 Childcare qualification and the willingness to train excellent leadership and communication skills, competently liaising with staff, parents and other professionals flexibility, teamwork, and be supportive of other practitioners in the setting experience in management excellent working knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and Ofsted requirements dedication and a commitment to maintain the highest standards in childcare commitment and passion to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all children. We will offer you The opportunity to lead and inspire staff at our busy childcare setting, continuing our success and bringing new ideas and development for the future. The opportunity to work with a small friendly team, some flexibility for days worked and the possibility of job sharing. To find out more Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (word) For further information, please email Jackie Wright on jackie.wright@copdockandwashbrookpreschool.org How to apply Please complete the Application Form (word) and provide the names of two referees whom we may contact. Completed applications to be emailed to Alissa.hall@copdockandwashbrookpreschool.org Closing date: 1 pm, 15 May 2026. Interview date: May/June 2026 (tbc). Copdock and Washbrook Preschool is committed to safeguarding children, and all staff are expected to adhere to this commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for this post.