Nursery Team Leader

Childbase Partnership Limited; Redbourn; On-site; GBP 33,150 - 36,836; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days + bank holidays

Up to 20 reward days for leave

Childcare savings up to 75%

Long-service rewards

Free meals and wellbeing support

Online training and apprenticeships

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Limited in Redbourn is seeking a Team Leader (room-based) for 0-1 year olds to lead and support a dedicated early years team. You will provide high-quality learning experiences, oversee safeguarding, and build strong partnerships with families to promote child development.

The role requires a DfE-approved level 3+ qualification, EYFS expertise, and proven leadership in a nursery setting.

Qualifications

• DfE-approved Level 3+ early years qualification.
• Experience in an early years environment.
• Strong EYFS planning and assessment skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and partnership with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a room-based team delivering high-quality learning experiences.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Monitor and document children's progress and wellbeing.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and build strong relationships with families.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team leadership

Safeguarding

Effective communication

Planning learning activities

Education

DfE-approved early years qualification (Level 3+)

Job description

Role

Team Leader (room-based) | 0-1 year olds.

Location: Nursery on the Green Day Nursery | Redbourn | AL3 7NB.

Contract: Permanent | 40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.

Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30.

Salary: £33,150.20-£36,836.80 per annum (pro-rata) | £15.94-£17.71 per hour.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Work‑life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax‑free.
• Family childcare savings: If you have children or grandchildren, you can benefit from discounted childcare at Childbase Partnership nurseries, with savings of up to 75% for parents and 40% for grandparents, depending on your contracted hours.
• Exclusive partner benefits: Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye‑care vouchers and a free will‑writing service.
• Career development: Team inset days, online training and apprenticeships through our academy.

About us

We are employee‑owned: every colleague is a partner with a voice, and we drive our success together. We are number 1 in the Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes, community‑driven — we've raised more than £3.5million for charity — and environmentally responsible, with Green Flag awards and 100% renewable energy.

About you

• You hold a DfE‑approved early years qualification at level 3 or above and have worked in an early years environment for at least a couple of years.
• You’re skilled in creating opportunities for learning: your EYFS knowledge allows you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high‑quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play, while observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.
• You’re an advocate for safeguarding, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and happy, and that their well‑being is promoted.
• You are a collaborative leader who enjoys working in partnership with others, communicating effectively, building strong relationships, and empowering your team to deliver outstanding care and achieve their full potential.

Other information

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.

If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities.