Lead Nursery Room Leader (0-1s) | Flexible Hours

Childbase Partnership; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days pro-rata

Partnership Reward Days (up to 20 days

Childcare savings up to 75%

Retail discounts

Free meals and wellbeing support

Online training through academy

Job summary

Childbase Partnership seeks a Team Leader for Cherry Trees Day Nursery in Cranfield to lead a room-based team caring for 0-1 year olds. The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with shifts 07:30–18:30 and options for a 4 or 5 day week.

Salary ranges £31,928–£34,382.40 per annum (pro-rata) or £15.35–£16.53 per hour. The successful candidate will hold a DfE approved EY qualification (level 3+), be skilled in EYFS, and drive safeguarding and high-quality observation and planning

Qualifications

• Qualified early years professional with a Level 3+ EY qualification.
• Knowledge of the EYFS to plan and assess learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and children's well-being.
• Collaborative leadership and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging learning activities for 0-1 year olds.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children at all times.
• Lead and develop the room team to deliver high quality care.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Collaborative leadership

Education

DfE approved early years qualification (level 3+)

Job description

Childbase Partnership seeks a Team Leader for Cherry Trees Day Nursery in Cranfield to lead a room-based team caring for 0-1 year olds. The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with shifts 07:30–18:30 and options for a 4 or 5 day week.

Salary ranges £31,928–£34,382.40 per annum (pro-rata) or £15.35–£16.53 per hour. The successful candidate will hold a DfE approved EY qualification (level 3+), be skilled in EYFS, and drive safeguarding and high-quality observation and planning