Preschool Deputy Manager - Part-time

Egerton Preschool, Egerton

• Ref:KCC101-2773200-1S
• Posted:12/06/2026
• Pay:£14.50ph
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:03/07/2026 at 15:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Preschool Deputy Manager

Term‑time only • 8am–3pm Monday to Friday • Egerton (near Ashford)

Are you an enthusiastic, confident and nurturing practitioner?

Are you keen to move into a leadership role, or are you an experienced leader?  

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident and nurturing Deputy Manager to join our friendly, community‑focused preschool team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced early years practitioner who is ready to take the next step into leadership, or for an existing Room Leader/Deputy seeking a new challenge in a warm, supportive setting.

About Us

Our preschool is a caring, inclusive and play‑rich environment where children aged 2–4 thrive through exploration, curiosity and meaningful relationships. We are committed to high‑quality early years practice, strong partnerships with families, and a positive, collaborative staff culture.

About the Role

As our Deputy Manager, you will:

• Lead the daily running of the preschool room
• Support and guide staff to deliver high‑quality interactions and teaching
• Act on behalf of the manager when required
• Help plan and deliver an engaging EYFS‑aligned curriculum
• Build strong relationships with children and families as a Key Person
• Support children’s emotional wellbeing, learning and development
• Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Ensure practice meets statutory requirements and Ofsted expectations
• Contribute to a positive, reflective and professional team culture

This role is central to the smooth running of our setting and offers the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

The attached Job Description and Personal Specification gives more detailed information of the role and what qualities/experience we are looking for.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive team
• A nurturing, child‑centred environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A role where your ideas, leadership and passion genuinely matter
• A rural location with ample parking
• NEST pension
• Uniform provided (fleece and t-shirts)

We welcome visits to the preschool, please contact the Manager, Kayleigh Kench to arrange a suitable day and time. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, which will include a short practical task.

Shortlisting will take place w/c 6th July.  Interview date TBC

Information about the school

Egerton Pre-School is a popular, well attended term-time setting providing care for children aged 2 to 5 years. We are open Monday to Friday, from 8.45am to 2.45pm, for 38 weeks of the year.

We offer a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment where children feel secure, valued and supported. Through play-based learning and meaningful experiences, children are encouraged to build confidence, independence and a love of learning while having fun.

Our daily routine is planned to support each child’s development through a balance of whole-group, small-group and one-to-one activities. We promote learning across all seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping children develop the skills they need for their next stage of learning.

We believe every child is unique. We are proud to be an inclusive setting and work closely with families and external professionals to ensure every child is supported to achieve their best.

Strong communication between parents and staff is very important to us. Each child is assigned a key worker who will support them throughout their time with us, and we always encourage parents to get in touch with any questions or concerns.

Our preschool is a pack away setting based in Egerton Village Hall, in the rural village of Egerton, 20 minutes from Ashford. There is no public transport to the village, but the preschool has ample car parking available for staff and parents.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kayleigh Kench
• Address:Millennium Hall, Elm Close, Egerton, Kent, TN279DS
• Telephone: 07391181248
• Email: manager@egertonpreschool.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Personal Specification
• Candidate Information Pack
• Child Protection Policy