Pre School Manager

Cullompton Pre-school

is seeking to appoint a

with a clear vision of excellent Early Years Practice to lead our well-established charity run Pre-school.

• 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 2‑5 yrs, support our Committee and work closely with our Administration Manager. 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.

36 hours per week (which includes non‑contact time) – 38 weeks per year plus holiday club throughout the year.

Salary – depending on qualification level £23,000 – £25,400.

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.

Please see our Job description and Personal specification which is available on our website or via email. You will be required to complete a number of forms at application stage so it is vital that you email us for the forms on (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call .

30th January 2026

As part of the process candidates are invited to visit the pre‑school in order to meet staff by arranging an appointment with our Admin Manager. Dates are available from 9th Jan – 30th Jan 2026.

Short‑listed candidates will be notified by Tuesday 3rd February 2026
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Interviews will take place w/c 9th February 2026
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Start date:

May 2026
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As part of the process you will be required to submit a curriculum planning document to be discussed  details will be sent with your invitation to interview and a template will be provided. You will also run an activity with a small group of children which will be observed.

Cullompton Pre‑school are committed to safeguarding children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

You will need to produce an enhanced DBS for this post and join the update service.

Two references will be taken up prior to you commencing the role. Any job offer is made solely on the successful candidate passing all aspects of our safer recruiting process.

Please apply via the Devon Jobs website or via Indeed. You will need to submit an application form and a full CV.

Mrs Mandy Goff – Administration Manager

Cullompton Pre‑school
Brook Road
Cullompton, Devon
EX15 1DS

E‑mail:
Tel:

Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £23,000.00‑25,400.00 per year

Work Location:

In person