Nursery Lead Practitioner - Staffordshire

Thrive Childcare and Education; Audley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn up to 400 per month through our f

Birthday holiday + wellbeing day (2 pd

Christmas week closure + Christmas v 

Company supplied branded outdoor jack

Up to 85% childcare discount (T&Cs ap)

Job summary

Thrive Childcare and Education is seeking an experienced Lead Practitioner to join our Corner House Lawton Road nursery. You will lead your room team, support children's learning and development, and deliver outstanding early years education within a supportive nursery setting.

The role is ideal for a current Lead Practitioner or Room Leader looking to progress within our growing nursery group, with a focus on safeguarding, team mentoring, and positive role modeling for colleagues.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years (essential).
• Experience working as a Lead Practitioner or Room Leader.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Passion for childcare and early years education.
• A caring, enthusiastic, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of nursery practitioners.
• Delivering high-quality childcare and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Planning engaging activities to support children's learning, development, and school readiness.
• Building strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Monitoring, observing, and assessing children's progress.
• Supporting safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery compliance standards.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating nursery environment.
• Acting as a positive role model within the nursery team.
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the nursery.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Mentoring

Childcare passion

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

At Thrive Childcare and Education, we put our children firstbut we invest in our people too. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Practitioner to join our team at Corner House Lawton Road.

This opportunity is ideal for a current Lead Practitioner or Room Leader looking to progress within a supportive and growing nursery group.

As a Lead Practitioner , you will play a key role in leading your room team, supporting childrens learning and development, and delivering outstanding childcare and early years education within our nursery setting.

If you are an experienced Room Leader with strong leadership skills and a passion for childcare, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of nursery practitioners
• Delivering high-quality childcare and education in line with the EYFS framework
• Planning engaging activities to support childrens learning, development, and school readiness
• Building strong relationships with parents and carers
• Monitoring, observing, and assessing childrens progress
• Supporting safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery compliance standards
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating nursery environment
• Acting as a positive role model within the nursery team
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the nursery

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years (essential)
• Experience working as a Lead Practitioner or Room Leader
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Passion for childcare and early years education
• A caring, enthusiastic, and proactive approach

About Thrive Childcare and Education

Thrive Childcare and Education provides outstanding childcare and early years education throughout the North West of England and Scotland.

With over 20 years of experience managing award-winning nurseries, we are passionate about developing our people and supporting career progression within our teams.

Our nurseries provide a supportive, friendly, and inspiring environment where both children and colleagues can thrive.

Our Values

• Children first every time
• Deliver every day with passion
• Be a positive role model
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Earn up to 400 per month through our referral scheme
• Birthday holiday + wellbeing day (2 additional paid days off)
• Christmas week closure + Christmas shopping vouchers
• Company supplied branded outdoor jackets
• Up to 85% childcare discount (T&Cs apply)
• Cash health plans including dental cashback
• High street and gym membership discounts
• Free face-to-face counselling sessions
• Long service awards
• Monthly colleague recognition rewards with cash incentives
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• DBS registration paid for
• Plus many more amazing benefits!