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Preschool Manager - The Village Playgroup, Werrington - Peterborough

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The Village Playgroup is recruiting for two roles: Pre-school Manager and Setting Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo).


Pre-school Manager

  • £14.97 per hour
  • Minimum 15 hours per week
  • 28 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata

The successful candidate will create a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children with a range of needs. Responsibilities include:

  • Leading day-to-day operations, supervising staff and conducting professional appraisals
  • Delivering a play-based curriculum aligned with the EYFS framework
  • Maintaining high safeguarding, health and safety standards
  • Building effective partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies
  • Managing administration, policies and compliance with statutory requirements

Applicants should have:

  • A Department for Education-approved Level 3 or higher early years qualification
  • At least two to three years’ experience in an early years setting
  • Strong knowledge of the EYFS, child development and safeguarding
  • A clear enhanced DBS check
  • A suitable Level 2 mathematics qualification

On-site parking is available, and the setting is served by a bus route.


Setting SENCo

  • £13.09 per hour
  • Minimum 3 hours per week
  • Alternatively, £12.87 per hour as a Level 3 practitioner until SENCo training is completed
  • 28 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata

The SENCo will oversee the day-to-day operation of the playgroup’s special educational needs policy and support the identification, assessment and inclusion of children with SEND. The role includes working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to promote every child’s safety, wellbeing, development and achievement.


Applicants should have:

  • A full and relevant Level 3 early years or childcare qualification
  • At least two to three years’ experience in an early years setting
  • Strong knowledge of the EYFS, child development and safeguarding
  • Experience supporting young children with SEND
  • Skills in creating engaging learning opportunities
  • A clear enhanced DBS check
  • A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing
  • Effective communication and partnership-working skills

On-site parking is available, and the setting is served by a bus route.

  • Experience
    Not required
  • Employment
    Part-time
  • Schedule
    Monday -Friday 8:30-3:15 Term Time Only
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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The Village Playgroup in Werrington has established itself as a trusted, OUTSTANDING early years setting where children take their first steps into education with confidence and curiosity.

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