Lead Practitioner

Thrive Childcare and Education; Ferring; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in England is seeking a passionate Lead Practitioner for Crewe Nature Kindergarten. You will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and leading a team to deliver high-quality education to children aged 0-5. Level 3 qualification is essential, alongside strong leadership skills. The role comes with competitive pay and numerous perks, making this a fantastic opportunity for career growth and personal development.

Benefits

£200 monthly referral bonus

Birthday Holiday and Wellbeing Day off

Christmas shopping vouchers

Company-branded outdoor jackets

Up to 85% off childcare discounts

Cash health plans for dental treatment

High street and gym membership discounts

Free face-to-face counselling sessions

Long service awards

Monthly cash incentive rewards

Personal progression opportunities

DBS registration paid for

Qualifications

• Experience as a Qualified Practitioner in Early Years.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on high-quality care.
• Ability to oversee daily nursery operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist daily operations of the nursery.
• Lead a team of nursery practitioners.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality care for children aged 0-5.

Skills

Leadership skills

Passion for early years education

Commitment to nurturing environment

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years

Job description

Lead Practitioner

Required at: Crewe Nature Kindergarten!

40 Hours Per Week

From £13.25 to £13.50 Per Hour

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

• Earn an extra £200 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
• DBS registration paid for on behalf of Thrive!
• Plus many more amazing benefits!

About the role:

As a Room Leader based within our preschool, 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!

A little about us:

Crewe Nature Kindergarten is a well‑established and trusted nursery in the beautiful village of Weston, where we have free on‑site parking at the nursery. We love to get outside and play with our amazing children at Crewe Nature Kindergarten, where we have an established forest school which provides opportunities for outdoor learning across all areas of the curriculum. As an Lead Practitioner at Crewe Nature Kindergarten, you will love the outdoors and spending time with our wonderful children rummaging through leaves, and finding the hidden gems that nature holds!

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 every time | Deliver everyday with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork