Nursery Team Leader

Job Title

Team Leader (room based) 0 5 year olds.

Location

Emscote House Day Nursery, Leamington Spa, CV32 5DE.

Contract & Working Hours

Permanent 37.5 40 hours/week 52 weeks/year.

Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday Friday between 07 30.

Salary

£36,150.40 £36,878.40 per annum (pro rata) £17.38 £17.73 per hour.

About the Role

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. As a Team Leader you will manage a classroom for 0 5 year olds, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment and leading your team to deliver high quality early years care.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and review learning activities that promote development through play.
• Record and assess children's progress and adjust learning plans accordingly.
• Ensure every child feels safe, valued and happy, and support their overall well being.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and parents, building strong and positive relationships.
• Lead, empower and support the team to achieve outstanding care and professional growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above.
• Minimum of two years working in an early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and experience working as a Key Person.
• Proven commitment to safeguarding and child protection principles.
• Experience in collaborative leadership, effective communication and team management.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro rata) rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Up to 20 paid days off per year through Partnership Reward Days, tax free.
• Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% for grandparents) on fees at any Childbase nursery.
• Long service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Well being support: free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will writing service.
• Career development: inclusion in team inset days, online training and apprenticeships via the Training Academy.

About Us

Childbase Partnership is employee owned, every colleague is a partner. We are ranked top of Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes and have a long standing commitment to community and environmental responsibility, holding Green Flag awards and powered by 100% renewable energy.

About You

You are an inclusive minded professional who welcomes all backgrounds, is committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement), and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.

Application Process

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 include an Enhanced DBS check. If you meet the essential criteria, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team.