Early Years Manager required. Term time only. Full time, permanent. 5 days a week 8:30am – 4:00pm. Salary: competitive, dependent on experience (to be discussed at interview). Start date: End February 2026.

Would you like the opportunity to lead and shape a growing preschool with the full support of the PATA admin and management team?

If so, we are looking for an early years manager for our popular, busy community term time setting in Cam, Dursley. You must be enthusiastic and dedicated to delivering an outstanding provision, have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working at a level 3 or above in early years; as well as a strong understanding and knowledge of Safeguarding and supporting children with SEN requirements.

If you have leadership qualities, a creative mind, the ability to inspire others and the desire to take yourself and the team to the next level, then we are keen to hear from you. A good knowledge of working with partnership agencies and children who are vulnerable or have additional needs would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop the setting whilst benefiting from the support of PATA and the other PATA Managed Group managers who meet regularly.

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Closing date: 6 February 2026.