Nursery Senior Lead Practitioner

Thrive Childcare; Wistaston; A distancia; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Referral scheme

Birthday holiday

Wellbeing day

Discounts

Health plans

Counselling

Career progression

DBS paid

Recognition rewards

Descripción de la vacante

Thrive Childcare is seeking a Senior Lead Practitioner to lead a room team and deliver outstanding childcare within our nursery setting. The role focuses on leading staff, supporting children’s development, and ensuring high-quality early years education under the EYFS framework.

The ideal candidate will have Senior Lead Practitioner or Room Leader experience, a Level 3 in Early Years, and excellent communication and leadership skills to drive data-driven progress and strong parent partnerships.

Formación

• Level 3 qualification or higher in Early Years.
• Experience as Senior Lead Practitioner or Room Leader.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and support a team of nursery practitioners.
• Deliver high-quality childcare and EYFS-compliant education.
• Plan engaging activities to support learning and school readiness.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Monitor, observe and assess children’s progress.
• Support safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery compliance.

Conocimientos

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Childcare experience

Room leadership

Team mentoring

Educación

Level 3 Early Years

Descripción del empleo

Job: Senior Lead Practitioner

Location: Corner House Wistaston
Job Type: Full Time – 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: £14.40Per Hour

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!

Senior Lead Practitioner Job Description

At Thrive Childcare and Education, we put our children first—but we invest in our people too. We are looking for an experienced and passionate SeniorLead Practitioner to join our team at Thrive Frodsham Hill

This opportunity is ideal for a current SeniorLead Practitioner looking to progress within a supportive and growing nursery group.

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

If you are an experienced Senior Lead Practitionerwith strong leadership skills and a passion for childcare, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities –SeniorLead Practitioner

As a SeniorLead Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• 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

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years (essential)
• Experience working as a Senior 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