Lead Practitioner

Thrive Childcare and Education; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RIDACARD for anytime use

Referral bonus £400/month

Birthday holiday & wellbeing day off

Christmas week closure vouchers

Outdoor jackets supplied

Childcare discounts up to 85%

Health plans/cashback

Job summary

Thrive Childcare and Education is seeking a Lead Early Years Practitioner/Room Leader in the UK. The role involves overseeing daily nursery operations, leading a team of practitioners, and delivering high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years.

You will need level 3 qualification or above and a passion for early years education. The position offers a full-time permanent contract with a competitive hourly rate of £14.50 and extensive staff benefits, career progression, and

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in childcare (govt guidelines).
• Current Qualified Practitioner status preferred for progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily nursery operations for children aged 0–5 years.
• Oversee a team of nursery practitioners to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Ensure a nurturing environment and strong team collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Early years knowledge

Child safeguarding

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

£14.50 Per Hour

On a full time permanent contract, you receive a RIDACARD for anytime use, whether this is for your work commute, or social activities on behalf of us at Thrive!

• Earn An Extra £400 Per Month Through Referrals
• Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
• Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
• Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
• High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
• Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
• Personal Progression Career Opportunities

Required at:

Corner House Gillsland!

40 Hours Per Week

£14.50 Per Hour

On a full time permanent contract, you receive a RIDACARD for anytime use, whether this is for your work commute, or social activities on behalf of us at Thrive!

At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as a Lead Early Years Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer:

• Earn An Extra £400 Per Month Through Referrals
• Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave!
• Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
• Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
• Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
• Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
• High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
• Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
• Personal Progression Career Opportunities
• PVG & SSSC Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive!

Plus many more amazing benefits!

About The Role:

As a Room Leader, you will play a pivotal role within our childcare setting, responsible for overseeing and assisting with the daily operation of the nursery. This role involves leading a team of nursery practitioners, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for early years education, and a commitment to providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive!

Essential Criteria:

As a Senior Early Years Practitioner, you will need to be level 3 qualified or above in correlation to the government guidelines. This role is great for anybody who is a current Qualified Practitioner, and is looking for their next opportunity in the Early Years industry.

Thrive Childcare and Education provides inspiring Childcare and Education throughout the North West of England and Scotland. Our teams are friendly, fun, and dedicated to making every day special. There really is no better time to join our ambitious team. We’re growing fast and are passionate about developing our people and we recognise individual’s potential through promotion opportunities. With over twenty years of managing award-winning nurseries and our innovative approach to Education, we welcome you to come and join our growing family!

Children first everytime | Deliver everyday with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork