Pre-School Manager - Part-time

Sheldwich Primary Sch & Little Hedgehogs Pre-Sch, Faversham

• Ref:KCC886-2246-70S
• Posted:17/12/2025
• Pay:Kent Scheme
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:14/01/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:21st January 2026

Advert

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teacher to lead our wonderful Little Hedgehogs Pre-School, part of the Sheldwich Primary School community.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who believes in giving every child the best possible start. You will play a key role in shaping our nurturing, child-centred environment and ensuring high-quality provision across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

What We Are Looking For: 

• A qualified teacher with strong early years expertise
• A warm, inspiring leader who can guide and support a small, committed team
• Someone who can confidently manage the day-to-day running of the pre-school
• A practitioner who values play-based learning, outdoor exploration, and strong relationships with children and families
• Someone organised, proactive, and ready to help our pre-school continue to flourish

What We Offer:  

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• A well-resourced pre-school with excellent indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across the wider school
• The chance to make a meaningful difference during the most important years of a child’s development

Hours & Contract:  

• 0.66 FTE (details of working pattern can be discussed at interview)
• Permanent contract

NOTE: We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible.

Little Hedgehogs Pre-School and Sheldwich Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

Come and join our amazing team!

We offer lots of opportunities to develop and enhance your skills through training and working within our extremely dedicated team of staff and trustees who contribute with enthusiasm and commitment to the life of our school. Our pupils are happy, confident and motivated learners displaying the highest standards of behaviour at all times.

Sheldwich Primary School and Little Hedgehogs Pre-School is an Outstanding (Ofsted May 2024), popular, over subscribed Academy School set in the picturesque village of Sheldwich with 260 pupils. We have well resourced classrooms and excellent facilities which the children benefit from including a dedicated library building, computer suite and external classroom. Our beautiful grounds and extensive outside learning space have enabled us to develop our Forest School.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Sarah Garrett
• Address:Lees Court Road, Sheldwich, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0LU
• Telephone: (01795) 532779
• Email: office@sheldwich.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01795) 532682

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• Job Description