Lead Practitioner

Thrive Childcare & Education; Musselburgh; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Lead Practitioner to join its innovative team at a nature-focused nursery. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care and education for young children. You will be responsible for creating a nurturing environment that promotes exploration and learning through nature. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a variety of perks, including additional paid leave, discounts, and personal progression opportunities. Join a growing family that values teamwork and individual potential!

Benefits

Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals

Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off

Christmas Week Closure And Vouchers

Company Supplied Outdoor Jackets

Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts

Cash Health Plans

Gym Membership Discounts

Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions

Long Service Awards

Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified in Early Years or above as per government guidelines.
• Strong leadership skills and passion for early years education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the nursery and lead a team of practitioners.
• Ensure high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Early Years Education

Nurturing Environment

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years

Job description

Lead Practitioner

Required at:

Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten!

From £13.50 to £13.75 Per Hour

40 Hours Per Week

At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as a Room Leader 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
• 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.

A Little About Us:

Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten is situated on the Esk Riverbank of Musselburgh. We are committed to being an environmentally friendly nursery, making changes wherever we can in order to make the world a cleaner place! We are a registered ECO-Nursery and are committed to teaching our children about their environment and the effect we have on it in our day-to-day lives. As a Lead Practitioner at Musselburgh, 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 recognize 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 every day with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork