Preschool manager Work, Jobs in Chelmsford, Ess (with Salaries)

Outdoor Learning Manager
Hillside Gems Nursery & Preschool —Chelmsford
- £16.81 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Preschool
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Nursery Manager
Hillside Gems Nursery & Preschool —Terling
- £16.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Preschool
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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8d
Outdoor Learning Educator/Practitioner
Hillside Gems Nursery & Preschool —Chelmsford
- £14.55 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Preschool
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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8d
Pre-school Manager
The Treehouse Club Forestry Nursery and out of School Club —Brentwood
- £17 - £18 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Management
- English
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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3d
Deputy Manager
Castle Fields Pre-School —Haverhill
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Preschool
- Paid training
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10d
Nursery Manager
Bright Horizons —Loughton
- From £43,243.20 a year
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Leadership
- School
- Annual leave
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Nursery Education Manager
N Family Club —London
- £34,694 - £46,696 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Customer service
- Preschool
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Nursery Manager
Treehouse Nursery School —Loughton
- From £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Preschool
- IT
- Leadership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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Nursery Manager
N Family Club —London
- £45,926 - £65,354 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Customer service
- Preschool
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Deputy Preschool Manager
Spectacular UK Limited —Woodford Green
- £13.50 - £14.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Preschool
- Free parking
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Early Years Practitioner
Playbox Nursery —Sudbury
- £13.45 an hour
- Temporary
- Preschool
13d
Early Years Practitioner (Term Time)
Thundridge Preschool —Ware
- £20,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Childcare
- English
- Preschool
- Employee discount
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Front of House Manager
N Family Club —London
- £30,243 - £40,706 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Google Suite
- Customer service
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Swimming Instructors
Impulse Leisure —Thurrock
- £15.64 - £19.14 an hour
- Part-time
- Free parking
- Annual leave
6d
Nursery Room Leader
Banana Moon Day Nurseries —Billericay
- £27,000 - £29,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Preschool
- Employee discount
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Nursery Room Leader
Recruit by Nature —Loughton
- £26,582 a year
- Childcare
- Preschool
- Communication skills
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6d
Nursery Kitchen Assistant
Purple Willows Nursery & Preschool —London
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
Nursery Room Leader
Busy Bees —Bishop's Stortford
- £15.35 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Preschool
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Room Leader / Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Nurse Level 3 Minimum requi
Banana Moon Day Nurseries —Billericay
- £25,000 - £27,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Preschool
- Employee discount
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Nursery Room Manager
N Family Club —London
- £31,346 - £34,778 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Customer service
- Working with children
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Outdoor Learning Manager

Hillside Gems Nursery & Preschool
Chelmsford

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£16.81 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Employee discount
Childcare
On-site parking

Qualifications

Childcare
Early childhood education
Working with children
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Nursery experience

Full job description

Outdoor Learning Manager

Location: The Barn at Hillside Gems

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Term Time Only, 38 weeks per year

Working Pattern: Wednesday and Thursday

Hours:

Wednesday: 8.15am – 3.15pm
Thursday: 8.45am – 3.45pm

Additional hours may be available across our other Hillside Gems sites.

Pay:

£15ph + £1.81ph rolled-up holiday pay

= £16.81 per hour

About the Role

We are looking for a warm, confident and inspiring Outdoor Learning Manager to lead our beautiful Barn provision from September 2026.

The Barn is a special part of Hillside Gems, set within the peaceful grounds of a quiet 11th-century church in a small, caring community. Within walking distance, there is a stunning nature park with streams, walking paths, woodland space and a beautiful river, offering rich opportunities for children to explore, discover and connect with the natural world.

The Barn has previously been home to outdoor learning and Forest School sessions for children attending our current nursery provisions. We are now excited to continue developing this unique space into a nurturing, nature-rich learning environment for children aged 3+.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who believes that children learn deeply through nature, movement, curiosity and meaningful hands-on experiences. The successful candidate will lead engaging outdoor learning sessions that support children’s confidence, independence, resilience and school readiness.

The children will attend The Barn from 9.00am – 3.00pm. The working hours include set-up time on Wednesdays and pack-away time on Thursdays, as The Barn is a pack-away provision.

About The Barn

The Barn is a small, outdoor-focused preschool provision for up to 16 children. Its size allows for thoughtful, personalised learning where every child can be known, supported and encouraged.

The sessions will gently support school readiness through outdoor exploration, fine motor activities and a more structured approach to ease into big school.

At The Barn, the outdoors becomes the classroom. Children will have opportunities to question, investigate, experiment and learn through nature in a practical and meaningful way.

Key Responsibilities

The Outdoor Learning Manager will:

Lead and deliver high-quality outdoor learning experiences at The Barn
Plan and facilitate child-led, nature-based learning that supports curiosity, resilience and independence
Create a safe, engaging and inspiring outdoor environment for children aged 3+
Support children to take appropriate risks and build confidence through outdoor play
Lead a small team, offering guidance and modelling strong early years practice
Build strong, positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
Work as part of the team to set up and pack away the outdoor learning environment
Ensure activities are inclusive and responsive to children’s individual needs
Oversee health and safety, daily checks and risk assessments within the outdoor environment
Organise and prepare the daily snack, ensuring it is safe, healthy and suitable for all children
Contribute to observations and children’s learning journeys in line with the EYFS
Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress, development and experiences
Work closely with the wider Hillside Gems team to ensure consistency in values and practice

Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who has:

A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
Experience or a strong interest in outdoor learning, nature-based learning or Forest School approaches
A good understanding of the EYFS framework
Confidence leading activities and supporting a small team
Knowledge of risk-benefit play and outdoor safety
A warm, calm and encouraging approach with children
Strong communication and organisational skills
A commitment to safeguarding and professional practice

A Forest School qualification would be welcomed but is not essential.

What We Offer

A rare opportunity to lead learning in a beautiful outdoor setting
A warm, supportive and values-led team environment
The chance to shape and grow The Barn provision
Opportunities to work alongside and learn from a qualified teacher
Opportunities for training and development in outdoor learning approaches
Term-time working, with salary paid across 12 months
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s confidence, wellbeing and connection to nature
An employee assistants programme focused on health and well-being support.
Discounts for holiday and shopping through Bright Exchange

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be someone who sees the magic in outdoor learning and understands how nature can support children’s confidence, curiosity and development. They will be warm, organised, reflective and excited by the opportunity to help shape something special at Hillside Gems.

Pay: £16.81 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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