Nursery Team Leader

Childbase Partnership Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Team Leader to join their nursery in Cambridge. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to lead a team dedicated to providing exceptional care and education to young children. With a strong focus on nurturing and inspiring learning, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of children aged 0-5. Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave entitlements, and exclusive rewards while working in a supportive environment that values every team member's contributions. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

75% discount for parents at nurseries

Up to 50 days leave

Tax-free Partnership dividends

Qualification reward payments

Long-service bonuses

Retail discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Mental Health First Aiders

Subsidised medical care

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Full and relevant early years qualification at level 3 or above is essential.
• Passionate about making learning fun and nurturing children's potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team caring for children aged 0-5 years in a nursery setting.
• Inspire young children to reach their full potential through fun learning.

Skills

EYFS Knowledge

Key Person Experience

Nurturing Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Early Years Qualification Level 3

Job description

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning. Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our Training Academy of Excellence, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too.

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned– which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• Sector leading initiative: “Partnership Reward Days”– going the extra mile to promote a healthy work/life balance for you with up to an extra 20 days paid leave a year, meaning up to a phenomenal 50 days leave, with the option to sell a proportion if you would prefer; the choice is yours!
• ‘Number 1’- we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues.
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status- we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project- because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity– we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together.

Own your future and join us as a Team Leader at our Edwinstowe Day Nursery in Cambridge.

This role is full-time (40 hours a week) and you will work a variety of shifts between the hours of 07.30-18.30, Monday-Friday, 52 weeks of the year. You will be room-based, leading a team caring for children aged 0-5 years old.

Join us and benefit from:

• A competitive salary: £34,736-£35,422.40 per annum (pro-rata) / £16.70-£17.03 per hour (based on experience and qualifications).
• From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement: Starting with 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days (pro-rata), plus paid bank holidays* and up to 20 additional paid days off through our Partnership Reward Days initiative.
• Exclusive rewards: Tax-free Partnership dividends, qualification reward payments, long-service bonuses, retail discounts, family fun days with free tickets to UK attractions and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Well-being support: Mental Health First Aiders, two free meals a day in the nursery, subsidised medical care, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, occupational health support, and a free will-writing service.
• Growth opportunities: Team inset training days, professional development support, online courses, and apprenticeships through our Training Academy of Excellence.

Your knowledge, skills and character qualities make you the perfect Team Leader. You are:

• Passionate about making learning fun; your exceptional EYFS knowledge and Key Person experience enables you to inspire young children to reach their full potential.
• Naturally nurturing; you care about others and their well-being and the children (and colleagues) in your care feel happy and safe.
• An advocate for partnership working; you thrive as part of a team environment, are a positive role model and you enjoy building meaningful and respectful relationships with others.

A full and relevant early years qualification at level 3 or above is essential for this role. If you are not early years qualified, we may have an alternative role available to suit you. Take a look at our careers page to explore all our current vacancies.

Are you ready to contribute to something quite extraordinary?

To apply, you must currently reside in the UK and hold suitable Right To Work in the UK. We are sorry, VISA sponsorship is not available at present. Before commencing in your new role, you will be required to provide Right To Work documentation and any relevant qualifications. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references must also be obtained for you. Rest assured our Recruitment Team are on hand to support and guide you through every step of the process.

*This nursery is open on the May bank holidays; if Monday is a standard working day for you, you will be required to work as normal on these dates. Paid time off will be awarded in lieu for you to take on another day.

• Salary: £34,736-£35,422.40 per annum (pro-rata)
• Frequency: Annual
• Job Reference: TL/EDWIN/FT
• Contract Type: Full time, permanent
• Closing Date: No Expiry Date
• Job Category: Nursery
• Business Unit: Edwinstowe
• Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom (a radius of up to 50 miles will apply)