Nursery Team Leader

Job Introduction Join Childbase Partnership and help open something truly special this May Role details Role: Team Leader (Room-based) Location: Garsington Day Nursery Cowley OX4 2SU Contract: Permanent 40 hours per week 52 weeks per year Working pattern: Monday-Friday between 7:30am-6:30pm - Choose a 4 or 5 day working week Salary: £34,736 - £35,422.40 per annum (pro-rata) £16.70 - £17.03 per hourWe've been delivering childcare excellence since 1989 , and today we're proud to be a community of over 43 day nurseries , a Head Office, and our very own Training Academy (EduBase) .Our ethos is simple and powerful: We all belong. We all matter. We all contribute. We don't just offer jobs, we build careers , supporting our partners to grow, thrive, and feel genuinely valued. What you'll love about working with us Time off that really adds up 23 days annual leave (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with service Paid bank holidays Up to 20 additional paid Partnership Reward Days each year (take them or sell them back, tax-free) Family-friendly benefits 75% childcare discount from day one (40% for grandparents) at any Childbase nursery Wellbeing comes first Free meals while at work Mental health & occupational health support Flu jabs, eye care vouchers, and a free will-writing service Your career, your way Paid inset days Online learning, apprenticeships, and leadership development through EduBase Long-service rewards and qualification bonuses Who we are (and what makes us proud) Employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice-and an annual tax-free dividend when we succeed together Number 1 for quality: Top of the Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes Community-driven: Over £3.5 million raised for charities close to our hearts Environmentally responsible: Green Flag nurseries powered by 100% renewable energy About you You're passionate, experienced, and ready to lead by example. Early Years qualified: You hold a DfE-approved Level 3 qualification (or above) and have at least a couple of years' experience in an early years setting A champion for learning: Confident in the EYFS, you plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning as a Key Person, tracking children's progress with care and purpose Safeguarding focused: You put children's safety, wellbeing, and happiness at the heart of everything you do A natural leader: You build strong relationships, communicate with warmth and clarity, and empower your team to deliver outstanding care and reach their full potential Our commitment to inclusion We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and ages. We are committed to FREDIE - fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement - and will happily consider reasonable adjustments.If you meet the essential criteria, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team. Important information Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS.We're opening the doors to Garsington Day Nursery and we're looking for an inspiring Team Leader (room-based) to be part of this exciting new chapter from the very beginning. Nursery Team Leader Salary £34,736-£35,422.40 per annum (pro-rata) £16.70-£17.03 per hour Frequency Annual Job Reference Newsite Contract Type Full time, permanent Closing Date No expiry date Job Category Nursery Business Unit Garsington Road Location (a radius of up to 50 miles will apply) Cowley, United Kingdom Posted on 10 February, 2026