Nursery Team Leader

Nursery Team Leader

Haslemere - GU21 2AT

We have two positions available:

Maternity Cover Contract - 40 hours per week, up to £31,886.40 per annum

Permanent, part-time - 27 hours per week (08:00-18:00, Wed to Fri), up to £21,523.32 per annum

Team Leader

You lead with kindness, confidence, and creativity - inspiring your team to deliver the very best for every child. From motivating your team to creating magical learning moments with children, you're confident, caring, and full of enthusiasm. With experience leading a team, you combine warmth and professionalism with a strong understanding of EYFS, Ofsted, and Health & Safety standards, helping to create a safe, happy, and high-quality environment for every child.

Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application will not be considered.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Employee of the month scheme
• 50% staff discount on childcare places
• Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
• Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
• Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years' service!
• Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday

Key Tasks and responsibilities

• Ensuring that the EYFS is implemented and followed throughout the team to an exemplary standard.
• Providing day-to-day leadership and management for the team and staff across the nursery as required.
• Assisting in the effective use of social media and other marketing activities as required.

About our Haslemere Nursery

Just minutes from the High Street and a 10-minute walk from the train station, our nursery is housed in a historic former schoolhouse, providing a warm, inviting environment.

Bright, spacious rooms and a large dining area support engaging cookery club activities.

We also offer Ballet sessions and Forest School to enrich children's physical, social, and cognitive development.

Who we are

Toad Hall Nursery Group was established in 1993 and since then we have grown to 14 settings, where 440 employees support our 1,100 children a day. As part of our supportive Nursery Group, you'll join a caring community that celebrates individuality and teamwork. Our nurseries share a warm, inclusive culture where collaboration and kindness come first.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A full and relevant Early Years qualification - Level 3 or above
• An excellent working knowledge of the EYFS and the Ofsted inspection framework
• Experience of people management and dealing with employee issues
• A comprehensive understanding of health and safety regulations
• Working knowledge of employment legislation including equal opportunities legislation
• To be fully trained in safeguarding and paediatric first aid