Start Date: 24th August 2026 Salary: Grade 7 - £13.90 per hour (pay award pending) Hours: 37 Hours a week (8.30am – 4.30pm) Contract: Permanent Contract Applications Close: Monday 1st June 2026 at 9.00am Penguin Pre-School is part of Whitwick St John the Baptist CE Primary School and is based in the Coalville area of Leicestershire. We strive to ensure our children are prepared for their future in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. Out whole school vision is “Grow, Achieve, Bloom, Repeat.” It is based on the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13 1-23. This vision underpins everything that we do and drives us to provide a curriculum that is exciting and varied for all of our children and ensures that school is a place where children grow, achieve and bloom. We can offer: • A whole school ethos based on mutual respect. • Strong staff relationships • Children who are excited to grow. • Access to many opportunities for Continuing Professional Development. We are seeking to appoint an aspiring or experienced leader to work within our Pre school. In addition to the job description, it is essential that applicants: • Have an understanding of the EYFS Framework • Have a knowledge of the characteristics of effective learning. • Are highly motivated and inspirational. • Are able to promote high expectations. • Are a reflective practitioner. • Are committed to working collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for children. • Are adaptable to change and receptive to new ideas. • Are able to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with children and parents / carers. • Are committed to promoting the pre-school’s safeguarding processes. The successful candidate will be required to lead the daily running of the Pre-School room, running the Pre-School after school club and will act as the Pre-School SENCO. This position requires a Childcare Disqualification and Prohibited List Check to be carried out. If you would like to arrange a visit to the pre-school or for any informal enquiries, please contact Helen Noon, Head teacher through the school office.Interviews will be held on Monday 8th June 2026Applications Close: Monday 1st June at 9.00amPlease note that we DO NOT accept CV's. To apply for this position, please complete an application form.