Deputy Pre-School Manager Primary

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced Deputy Pre-School Manager to join our friendly and nurturing early years team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and is ready to take a step into leadership. As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Pre-School Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the setting, providing high quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.

• We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced Deputy Pre-School Manager to join our friendly and nurturing early years team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and is ready to take a step into leadership. As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Pre-School Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the setting, providing high quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced Deputy Pre-School Manager to join our friendly and nurturing early years team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and is ready to take a step into leadership. As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Pre-School Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the setting, providing high quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.

• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Access to Blue Light Card offering discounts across various UK retailers
• Benenden Healthcare membership at a reduced rate
• Free optician’s eyesight test for DSE users

Contract:

Fixed Term to cover maternity leave

Hours:

Full time, Term time only, Monday to Friday – 39.5 hours per week including a 30 minute unpaid break per day

Hailsham Academy, Primary Phase (Pre-School)
Bulrush Lane
Hellingly
East Sussex
BN27 4FB

Phone:
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Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Closing date:
Wednesday 18 February 2026

Start date:

As soon as possible

All schools within MARK Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring service checks along with other relevant employee checks. NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to  All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.