Job Opportunities

1. Deputy Manager

Ladybird Kindergarten is offering an outstanding, inspiring and dynamic EYFS practitioner/ teacher the opportunity to join our friendly team.

Job Description: Deputy Manager

Starting Date: Immediately in 2026

Purpose of the job: To contribute to the provision of a safe, high-quality education and care for pre-school children

To fulfil legal and statutory requirements

To lead a team on a day-to-day basis

To contribute to and implement preschool policies

To deputise and take an appropriate level of responsibility in the absence of the Manager

Personal specifications:

Recognised Level 3 or above qualification in working with young children
Sound understanding of child development and of children's individual needs
Ability to plan and implement a pre-school curriculum
Commitment and understanding of diversity and equality
Ability to work as an effective team member and take initiative
Satisfactory enhanced DBS check, which confirms suitability to work with children
All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about children and education
Can provide high-quality teaching and be innovative and original in stimulating learning opportunities
Has excellent communication skills
Can develop strong relationships and promote positive parental involvement
Is highly organised and works well in a team

We offer:

Enthusiastic and dedicated staff
A wonderful working environment
The premises are in a beautiful rural area, only 10 Minutes from the Brentwood High Street.
Part-time position
Term time only

If this position sounds like what you are looking for, we look forward to your application to arrange a meeting for an interview.

To apply for the position of Preschool Practitioner, please contact Chris Harvey

(chris.harvey@ladybirdkindergarten.com)

Chris Harvey

Principal

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2. Pre-School Practitioner, SEND experience an advantage, qualified to a level 3 Diploma or above in Early Years Childcare.

Job Title: Pre-School Practitioner

Starting Date: Immediately in 2026

Purpose of Job: To assist the manager in the day-to-day running of the pre-school.

To provide a stimulating and varied programme of play and learning opportunities.

To ensure the safety and well-being of the children.

To undertake a key worker role with specific children.

Main duties:

1. To ensure high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times.

2. To ensure that any information received concerning the children is kept confidential at all times.

3. To actively encourage children’s progress in all areas of development, types and stages of play, by interaction

and extension of play activities.

4. To be responsible for keeping the individual record file for each of the children in the key worker group.

5. To be involved in curriculum planning, policy writing and record keeping as requested and led by the

management.

6. To attend staff meetings as requested.

7. To attend training as requested.

8. To support the work and beliefs of the pre-school by helping to create an environment that promotes open

and equal opportunities for children and adults.

9. To work as part of a team and support colleagues.

10. To encourage the participation and involvement of all parents of children attending the pre-school.

11. To be flexible with the working practices of the pre-school.

12. To be prepared to help when other areas of the pre-school may be short-staffed, or with domestic duties or

other duties as specified by the pre-school.

13. To assist in setting up and clearing away all activities and equipment when appropriate.

New Part-time position:

Hours: Monday 8.30 - 3.15, Wednesday & Thursday 8.45 - 3.15, Tuesday & Friday 8.45 - 13.00

We offer :

An environment where staff are enthusiastic and dedicated to providing interesting and stimulating activities to enhance children's learning and to be inquisitive about the world around them.
Be able to work as part of a team
Suitable part-time position
Term time only
We have easy access to a field behind the Village Hall, where we can take children for long walks
Adjacent to the setting is a Green used for playing outdoor games, picnics and for our Annual Sports Day.
We have access to a secure all-weather playground to take children to daily. Striking a great combination for indoor and outdoor activities.
The premises are in a beautiful rural area, only 10 Minutes from the Brentwood High Street.