Lordswood Community Preschool is a warm, community run setting in the woodland area of Lordswood, Southampton. Our natural outdoor environment and homely indoor space help children grow in confidence, curiosity and independence.

 

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Preschool Manager to lead our team and ensure high quality early years education and care. You will oversee daily operations, staff leadership, curriculum, safeguarding and relationships with families.

 

Do you have the following: 

 

• A warm, smiling face that makes every child feel special and loved

• The ability to laugh at jokes that you do not understand – children’s humour can be unique!

• A sense of humour because life with little ones is full of surprises!

• A kind nature, always approachable, organised, flexible and an all round good co-ordinator

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Lead day to day running of the preschool

• Support and develop staff

• Oversee curriculum and children’s progress

• Designated Safeguarding Lead

• Ensure compliance with EYFS, Ofsted and statutory requirements

• Build strong relationships with families and external agencies

 

Essential Requirements:

 

• Level 3 early years qualification (willing to work towards Level 4+)

• 2+ years’ experience working in early years

• Strong EYFS knowledge

• Leadership or supervisory experience

• Excellent communication and safeguarding knowledge

• Knowledge of working with a pre-school committee

• Knowledge of the new Ofsted framework

 

Why Join Us?

 

• Supportive, community focused team

• Beautiful woodland environment

• Training and leadership development

• A role where your ideas and experience truly matter

• Exciting opportunity to expand the pre-school to accommodate babies

• The joy of knowing you are helping children feel safe, confident and loved.

• We operate a holiday club during school breaks, which allows staff to take limited annual leave during term time.

 

Please contact us for an informal chat and to come and visit the preschool.

 

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information about the role, to arrange a visit, or to request an application form, please 

email info@lordswoodpreschool.org.

 

Facebook: facebook.com/LordswoodCommunityPreschool

Website: https://www.lordswoodpreschool.org/

Closing Date: 14th April 2026

 

Safeguarding

Lordswood Community Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect every member of staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. All posts are subject to robust safer‑recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, reference checks and verification of qualifications. We are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is protected, valued and able to thrive.