Nursery Team Leader

Toad Hall Nursery Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Chessington is seeking a Nursery Team Leader. The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification, excellent leadership, and a strong understanding of EYFS standards. Responsibilities include providing daily management, recruiting staff, and maintaining safety regulations. Benefits include a new starter bonus, company discounts, and annual events.

Benefits

Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day

Company Bonus Scheme

50% staff discount on childcare

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Early Years qualification is essential.
• Excellent working knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted requirements is required.
• Experience in managing people and addressing employee issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EYFS standards are followed within the team.
• Provide daily leadership and management for nursery staff.
• Get involved in recruitment processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Awareness of EYFS

Understanding of Health and Safety

People Management

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Overview

£1,000 new starter bonus!*

Candidates who apply by Tuesday 30th September 2025, and are successful in their interview with Toad Hall Nursery Group will receive £1,000. This applies to the Nursery Team Leader vacancy (Level 3 or above, full time).

*T&Cs apply

Team Leader Vacancy in Chessington, KT9 2EP

You’re an able and enthusiastic leader, a people person who can communicate well with others at all levels, from employees to young children. With previous experience of leading a team, you’ll have an excellent understanding of all standards and requirements that our nursery needs to comply with, including the EYFS, Ofsted and Health and Safety.

Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application will not be considered.

We offer the following amazing benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:

• Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service!
• Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
• Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday
• 50% staff discount on childcare places
• Discount and savings at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal

Key Tasks and responsibilities

• Ensuring that the EYFS is implemented and followed throughout the team to an exemplary standard.
• Providing day-to-day leadership and management for the team and staff across the nursery as required.
• Being involved in the recruitment of staff, including but not limited to, shortlisting, interviewing and observing safer recruitment practices.
• Assisting in the effective use of social media and other marketing activities as required.
• Fulfilling the role of key person to an exemplary standard, providing a positive role model for team members.
• Having lots of fun!

Your qualifications and experience

• A full and relevant Early Years qualification – Level 3 or above.
• An excellent working knowledge of the EYFS and the Ofsted inspection framework.
• Experience of people management and dealing with employee issues.
• A comprehensive understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of employment legislation including equal opportunities legislation.
• To be fully trained in safeguarding and paediatric first aid.

Do you have a passion for working with young children and a desire to help them flourish in a caring and nurturing environment?

Would you like the chance to bring stories to life and develop a young child’s imagination?

If so, we would be excited to discuss our opportunities further with you after receiving your application!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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