Reports to: Director
Location: Ké Steps Preschool, Bluebell Hill Community Centre
Hours: 8.30am–3.30pm (Term Time Only)
Purpose of the Role
The Operations Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of Ké Steps Preschool, ensuring children, families and staff experience a safe, organised and nurturing environment every day.
Working alongside the Director and Curriculum Lead, you will create a culture where high-quality practice, teamwork and children's wellbeing remain at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
- Lead the day-to-day running of the preschool.
- Support, motivate and organise the staff team.
- Model excellent practice and positive professional relationships.
- Help create a culture where everyone feels valued and supported.
Safeguarding & Compliance
- Lead safeguarding practice on site.
- Ensure statutory requirements are consistently met.
- Oversee Health & Safety procedures and daily safety checks.
- Monitor the safe operation of the setting.
Parent Partnerships
- Build warm, trusting relationships with families.
- Support parents with professionalism and empathy.
- Respond positively to concerns and feedback.
Daily Operations
- Coordinate staffing and daily routines.
- Ensure the environment is prepared, safe and welcoming.
- Support practitioners working within ratio.
- Work collaboratively with the Curriculum Lead to ensure routines support children's learning.
Quality Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve practice.
- Support reflective discussions with staff.
- Help maintain the high standards expected at Ké Steps.
Essential Qualifications
- Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
- Enhanced DBS
- Paediatric First Aid
- Safeguarding training
- Experience within a senior or supervisory early years role
We're Looking For Someone Who...
- Leads with kindness and professionalism.
- Can organise a team confidently.
- Builds positive relationships.
- Stays calm under pressure.
- Believes every interaction matters.
- Wants to help shape the future of Ké Steps Preschool.
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
