Nursery Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nursery group is seeking passionate Nursery Team Leaders to provide exceptional care for children aged 0-5. This role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with EYFS standards, and fostering a nurturing environment for young minds to flourish. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in childcare, excellent communication skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with children. Join a supportive team that values diversity and offers fantastic benefits, including a company bonus scheme and staff discounts. If you're ready to make a difference in children's lives, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Birthday day off

Company Bonus Scheme

Long service awards

Annual Christmas party

Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday

50% staff discount on childcare

Discounts at over 1,500 retailers

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of EYFS Framework essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursery team effectively.
• Ensure compliance with nursery policies and procedures.
• Build relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Childcare Knowledge

EYFS Understanding

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

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Nursery Team Leaders (Pre-school and 2-3's room)

You’re a passionate 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.

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.

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:

• Working together with the rest of the team to provide high quality care for children aged 0-5.
• Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery by adhering to the relevant policies and procedures.
• Using your knowledge, experience and imagination to come up with new ideas and activities.
• Building relationships with children and communicating well with their parents.
• Making sure every working day is fun!

Your qualifications and experience:

• Suitable qualifications: an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, and the ability to refer to the EYFS Framework when planning activities.
• To be aware of the role of planning, observation and keeping records when caring for nursery aged children.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and meeting their needs.
• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

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.