Early Years Team Leader - The Lodge Day Nursery

Reading Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England is seeking an Early Year’s Team Leader for a new baby room. The role involves collaboration with educators and families to provide a nurturing environment for children aged 0-2 years. Candidates should possess Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare and leadership experience. A competitive salary and benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and flexible working opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site day nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare required.
• Experience of leading a baby room 0-2 years is essential.
• Strong understanding of child development necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the team, families, and professionals.
• Ensure an inclusive and nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare

Post qualified experience

Experience of leading a baby room 0-2 years

Excellent understanding of child development

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

The Lodge Day Nursery
We are opening a brand-new baby room and need experienced staff to care for and help our babies grow, develop through love and nurture.

About the role

The Lodge is a well established nursery providing high quality, affordable and free childcare to local families in Reading.
The nursery is set out over two bright rooms which connect to a private garden space. Our local community is diverse with children attending our setting from a range of different backgrounds and with many different languages represented. Our educators are completely focused on ensuring that all children achieve and have an equal chance of success in an environment which is inclusive, inspiring, and nurturing.
The children are very important and so is our team. We work closely with our educators to ensure that they continue to learn, develop, and share good practices.
We are currently looking for an early year’s team leader who can work collaboratively with our team, families, and wider professionals in the best interests of the children.

Skills and experience

• Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare.
• Post qualified experience.
• Experience of leading a baby room 0-2 years.
• Excellent understanding of child development.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable

• Team leader experience.

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

Closing Date

Sunday 2nd November 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interview Process: To be confirmed