Deputy Manager

Suffolk - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Barnabas Pre-School
Address:Quay Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1BX
Salary:13.50 per hour
Hours:36 hours per week term time with additional staff meetings
Contract:Fixed Term for 12 months required from September 2026
Reference:0650

Barnabas Pre-Schoolare seeking to appoint a Deputy Managerto join the team.

Barnabas is a unique small mixed age group setting with a focus on nurturing and developing relationships with individual children. Every child and staff member belongs to the Barnabas family where together with parents we aim high for our children.

If you are an experienced practitioner looking for an early years environment with traditional values in a modern setting then see what Barnabas can offer you.

Working alongside the Preschool Manager and with a small team of experienced professionals this role offers the opportunity to:

work in a unique small mixed age group setting with a focus on nurturing and developing relationships with individual children
being part of a team that really enjoys working with children and each other
a calm and happy environment with clear routines and boundaries that enable all children to be confident and thrive
dedicated time for short structured learning activities for children moving on to school
be part of the wider community with regular local trips out activities with senior citizens and visitors welcomed to the setting
be valued by parents who in annual surveys list staff as the greatest asset of the setting.

Your responsibilities will include:

curriculum planning with ambitious aims for the whole group and individual children.
planning preparing monitoring and evaluating sessions and ensuring their smooth running
maintaining a welcoming and positive environment for children and staff
implementation of the EYFS statutory framework safeguarding legislation health & safety and Ofsted requirements
assisting to prepare the setting for Ofsted inspections maintain policies and procedures and support reflective practice
working with staff to identify training interests and needs
being a key person with responsibility for working with a small group of key children and their families to support individual learning and development
act as the Deputy Safeguarding Officer
working in partnership with external professionals
promoting equality diversity inclusion and ensure individual needs SEND and additional support requirements are met.

Qualifications Experience and Personal Qualities:

Minimum of relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (or equivalent)
Experience of working with children aged 2 to school age
The ability to meet the challenges of working in early years with humour and a determination to support each child to reach their full potential
Enjoy working as part of a small professional and friendly team.

You will be required to:

Undertake anenhanced DBS check
Providesatisfactory references
Complete safeguarding training as required
Demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

If you are enthusiastic about supporting young children in a nurturing and ambitious early years environment we would love to hear from you

For more information

To find out more and to request a full job description please contact Deborah Branch by either calling or by emailing to .

How to apply

Please apply by emailing your CV with a covering letter outlining why you are interested in this job to .

Closing date: 1pm 26 March 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 13 April 2026

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

Barnabas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject tosafer recruitment procedures including identity checks qualification verification and the right to work in the UK

Required Experience:

Manager

DescriptionBarnabas Pre-SchoolAddress:Quay Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1BXSalary:13.50 per hourHours:36 hours per week term time with additional staff meetingsContract:Fixed Term for 12 months required from September 2026Reference:0650Barnabas Pre-Schoolare seeking to appoint a Deputy Managerto j...