Vacancies
Playgroup Manager
29 hours per week | Term-time only | Permanent
Twyning Playgroup is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Working Playgroup Manager to lead our friendly village playgroup in the heart of Twyning.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years professional to join our team and play a key role in the continued development of our setting. The successful candidate will provide strong, visible leadership while working alongside our experienced staff team to deliver high-quality care, education and learning for children aged two to school age.
As a working manager, you will balance time spent directly with children alongside responsibility for leading the team, overseeing the EYFS curriculum, safeguarding, staff development, quality improvement, administration and the effective day-to-day running of the Playgroup.
Twyning Playgroup is a registered charity with a dedicated parent-led Management Committee and a passionate staff team. We pride ourselves on our welcoming community ethos, strong links with local families and schools, and our commitment to providing children with the best possible start in their early years journey.
We are looking for someone who:
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Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
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Has experience of leading or supervising an early years team
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Has a strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and inclusive practice
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Is passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing
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Can provide positive leadership while working collaboratively with staff, families and the wider community
Closing date: 1 September 2026
For further information and to apply, please complete the application form and return it with your CV to twyningplaygroup@gmail.com.
Early Years Educator- Bank
We are offering an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our great team as an Early Years Educator- Flexible Supply Staff (part time).
Twyning Playgroup is a charity run, term time only setting, serving up to 20 children per session. We cater for children aged 2 years - school age. We plan in the moment and have excellent links with the local primary school, also offering the children lots of outdoor opportunities including Forest School.
Are you passionate about childcare and creating a safe stimulating environment for children including those with additional needs?
The children are at the core of all we do and we wish to continually improve their experiences with us. You will work under an experienced team and our passionate Committee to offer our local community the best environment for their children to flourish in.
We are a Safer Recruitment Setting so in line with our policies you will be required to take up an enhanced DBS and join the update service for best practice. To apply for any roles please complete theapplication form and return to us at twyningplaygroup@gmail.com along with your CV.