Lead practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Wigan is seeking a Room Leader to oversee daily nursery operations. You will lead a team of practitioners and ensure high-quality education for children aged 0-5. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a level 3 qualification in childcare. This position offers competitive pay, professional training, and a supportive working environment with opportunities for personal growth and development.

Benefits

Highly competitive rates of pay

Birthday/Wellbeing day off

Extra earnings through referrals

Paid DBS and PVG registrations

Personal progression and training

Christmas week closure

Paid uniforms and PPE

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills necessary for overseeing a team.
• Passion for early years education is essential.
• Must be level 3 qualified or above as per government guidelines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership skills

Passion for early years education

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Job description

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! As a Room Lead 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.

• Highly competitive rates of pay which includes additional paid days off Birthday/Wellbeing day off.
• YOU can earn extra money through monthly referrals.
• We are not an employment agency - we are an employer of choice.
• A professional, supportive and speedy onboarding service which includes paid DBS and PVG registrations.
• Personal progression, training, induction programmes which can led to career opportunities.
• Christmas week closure ensures YOU can spend valuable time off with family.
• Company supplied and paid for uniforms and PPE

All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Thrive Childcare & Education are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.