Pre-School Lead

Academics • Temporary • Smethwick, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £180 - £230 / day • 15h ago

Preschool Lead (Temporary - via the Catholic Partnership Supply Service)

Location: Oldbury
Salary: £180 - £230 per day
Contract: Temporary (via the Catholic Partnership Supply Service)
Start Date: 01/09/26

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and dedicated Preschool Lead to support and oversee our early years provision on a temporary basis through the Catholic Partnership Supply Service (CPSS). This successful early years setting is based within a Primary school in the Oldbury area. This is a great opportunity for a passionate early childhood professional to help maintain a high-quality learning environment and support young children in their early development.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day running of the preschool room/setting.
Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children aged [insert age range].
Support the planning and delivery of an engaging early years curriculum.
Guide, mentor, and support preschool staff within the room.
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and early years regulations.
Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and the wider community.
Monitor children's development and support their individual learning needs.

Requirements

Relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above; degree desirable).
Previous experience working in an early years setting, with leadership or room lead experience preferred.
Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

How to Apply
Applications for this role should be made through the Catholic Partnership Supply Service (CPSS).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.