Nursery Team Leader

Childbase Partnership Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Work-life balance

Childcare savings

Partner benefits

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Ltd in Hertford is seeking a Team Leader for our River View Day Nursery (SG14 1LR). You will lead a room-based team caring for 2-3 year olds, plan engaging activities and build strong relationships with children and families.

This permanent role offers 37.5-40 hours per week across 52 weeks, with varied shifts Mon-Fri 07:30-18:30, and a pro-rata salary in the £33k–£37k range plus hourly equivalent. We value wellbeing, development and a supportive, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold a DfE approved early years qualification (Level 3+).
• Experience in an early years environment.
• Knowledge of the EYFS to plan and observe progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding and building strong partnerships.

Skills

EYFS planning

Safeguarding

Team leadership

Observation & assessment

Education

DfE approved early years qualification (Level 3+)

Job description

Job Introduction

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Role: Team Leader (room-based) | 2-3 year olds.

Location: River View Day Nursery | Hertford | SG14 1LR.

Contract: Permanent | 37.5-40 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.

We've been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in careers, not jobs, supporting one another to grow and succeed.

Why join us?

• 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, there's the potential for you to benefit from generously 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, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.

About Us

• We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
• We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
• We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we've raised more than £3.5 million for charity.
• We are environmentally responsible: Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

About You

• You are a qualified early years professional: You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above and have been working in an early years environment for the last couple of years or more.
• You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You always ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted.
• You are a collaborative leader: You enjoy working in partnership with others, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships, and can empower your team to deliver outstanding care and to achieve their full potential.

We are an inclusive employer and we 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. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

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.