Pre-School Manager - Term Time

STEPS Pre-School,

• Ref:KCC886-1132563-1S
• Posted:02/07/2026
• Pay:£24,000-£26,000 per annum
• Start Date:January 2027
• App Close Date:27/07/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:August 2026

Advert

Steps Pre‑School, based at St Stephen’s Church, Tonbridge, is seeking an experienced and
passionate Pre‑School Manager to lead our warm, nurturing, and faith‑centred setting.
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed early years professional to provide
outstanding leadership, ensuring high‑quality education and care in line with the Early
Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), while actively promoting our strong Christian ethos.

As Pre-School Manager, you will:

*Lead and manage the daily operation of the pre‑school
*Ensure alignment with the vision and ministry of the church
*Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead
*Inspire and manage a dedicated staff team
*Develop and deliver a creative, inclusive EYFS curriculum
*Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and the church community
*Ensure compliance with Ofsted, safeguarding, and statutory requirements
*Support the long‑term growth and sustainability of Steps Pre‐School

We are looking for someone with:

*A Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
*Proven experience in a leadership or management role within early years
*A strong understanding of EYFS and child development
*Excellent communication and organisational skills
*A warm, values-led leadership style
*A commitment to ongoing professional development

This role is subject to a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful candidate is
a practising Christian, whose life and work reflect the values of the Christian faith.

An Enhanced DBS check (including barred list) is required.

We are offering:

*A supportive church‑based environment
*Term‑time working
*Opportunity to lead and develop a well‑established setting
*A role that makes a meaningful difference to children and families
*A salary of £24,000 - £26,000 per annum depending on experience (FTE £33,500 -
£36,350)

To view the full Job Description and application form, please visit:

www.ststephens.org.uk/vacancies

Information about the school

STEPS Pre-School is a sessional pre-school offering quality care and education for children age 2 years to school age and is run as part of St Stephen’s Church in South Tonbridge.

Believing that children learn best through play, we aim to foster the development of early skills through a broad, balanced and relevant programme of pre-school activities. As all children are unique and develop at different rates we provide activities to suit the needs of each child. Our team of staff are experienced, qualified and committed.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Rachael Plowman
• Address:37 Waterloo Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2SW
• Telephone: 01732379902
• Email: rachael.plowman@ststephens.org.uk

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• Job Description