Lead Nursery Team Leader (0-5s)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Limited is looking for a proactive Team Leader to lead a room-based team caring for children aged 0-5 at Linmere Day Nursery, Houghton Regis (LU5 7DP). This permanent role offers 37.5–40 hours per week across 52 weeks, with shifts 07:30–18:30 Monday to Friday.

You will hold a DfE approved early years qualification at Level 3+, have EYFS knowledge, and be skilled in safeguarding, observation and planning.

Qualifications

• Qualified early years professional with EYFS knowledge.
• Experience in an early years environment.
• Ability to plan and implement high-quality activities.
• Safeguarding responsibilities and promoting well-being.
• Collaborative leadership to empower the team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement high-quality, engaging activities to promote learning through play.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress.
• Lead and empower a team to deliver outstanding care.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Observation & Assessment

Play-based learning

Team empowerment

Education

DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above

Job description

Childbase Partnership Limited is looking for a proactive Team Leader to lead a room-based team caring for children aged 0-5 at Linmere Day Nursery, Houghton Regis (LU5 7DP). This permanent role offers 37.5–40 hours per week across 52 weeks, with shifts 07:30–18:30 Monday to Friday.

You will hold a DfE approved early years qualification at Level 3+, have EYFS knowledge, and be skilled in safeguarding, observation and planning.