Inspiring Early Years Team Leader – Nursery

Twizzletops; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular company events

Discounted food

Free parking

Discounted family tickets

Senior leadership support

Job summary

Twizzle Tops in Stevenage is looking for an experienced Early Years Team Leader to inspire and guide the room team, ensuring a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment for every child. You will role model outstanding practice, support professional growth, and maintain the highest standards of care and education.

You will lead with the Nursery Manager to drive continuous improvement, ensure safeguarding, and collaborate with parents to support children’s learning journeys.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Early Years setting.
• Holding at least a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted guidance.
• Proven experience in implementing high‑quality learning opportunities and leading a team’s professional development.
• Understanding of child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, and SEN/Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager to lead and support the wider team, manage effectively and efficiently, uphold positive working relationships and be an effective mentor and role model.
• Partner with the Nursery Manager and EY professionals to drive continuous improvement and meet Ofsted standards through collaboration.
• Ensure the provision of safe, high‑quality education and care for all children attending the nursery.
• Assist the Nursery Manager in fulfilling all legal and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Nursery Manager to set nursery goals and monitor progress in achieving targets with the Twizzle Tops Senior Team.
• Engage with parents and other staff members to address children’s individual needs and empower parents as partners in their children’s learning journey.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines to safeguard the well‑being of all children and team members at Twizzle Tops

Skills

Team leadership

Early years experience

Ofsted knowledge

Staff development

Child safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Twizzle Tops in Stevenage is looking for an experienced Early Years Team Leader to inspire and guide the room team, ensuring a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment for every child. You will role model outstanding practice, support professional growth, and maintain the highest standards of care and education.

You will lead with the Nursery Manager to drive continuous improvement, ensure safeguarding, and collaborate with parents to support children’s learning journeys.