Nursery Team Leader

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Role: Team Leader (room-based) 0-1 year olds.

Location: Edwinstowe Day Nursery Cambridge CB2 7EB.

Contract: Fixed term for 9 months 37.5-40 hours/week 52 weeks/year.

Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday Friday between 07 15.

Salary: £37,044.80 £37,793.60 per annum (pro rata) £17.81 £18.17 per hour.

Why join us?

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Work life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through the Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax free.
• Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits: Long service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will writing service.
• Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.

About us

We are employee owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, helping to drive our success; when we do well, each colleague receives an annual tax free dividend.

We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.

We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we have raised more than £3.5 million for charity.

We are environmentally responsible: All our nurseries hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

About you

You are a qualified early years professional: you hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level3 or above and have been working in an early years environment for the last couple of years or more.

Key responsibilities

• Create learning opportunities: Plan and implement high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play, and observe, assess, and record children's progress.
• Advocate for safeguarding: Ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy, and promote their well being.
• Collaborate as a leader: Work in partnership with others, communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and empower your team to deliver outstanding care and achieve their full potential.

Qualifications and skills

• DfE approved early years qualification (level3 or above).
• Minimum of two years working experience in an early years environment.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Strong communication, organizational, and people management skills.

We are an inclusive employer

We welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds, are committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement), and will consider reasonable adjustments. If you meet the essential criteria, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check.

Note: This nursery is open on the May bank holidays; if Monday is a standard working day for you, you will be required to work as normal on these dates. Paid time off will be awarded in lieu for you to take on another day.