Nursery Team Leader

Toad Hall Nursery Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded nursery organization in Wellingborough is seeking a passionate leader to manage the team and ensure high standards of Early Years education. The role includes recruitment, leadership, and compliance with EYFS and Ofsted standards. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations. Benefits include a company bonus scheme and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day

Company Bonus Scheme

Long service awards

Annual Christmas party

Opportunity to purchase additional holiday

50% staff discount on childcare places

Discounts at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal

Qualifications

• Possessing a full and relevant Early Years qualification - Level 3 or above.
• Experience in people management and handling employee issues.
• Being fully trained in safeguarding and paediatric first aid.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of EYFS across the team.
• Provide leadership and management for the nursery team.
• Assist in recruitment processes and marketing activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• 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 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 a fun and enthusiastic approach!
  
  You are 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 regulations.
• Possessing a full and relevant Early Years qualification - Level 3 or above.
• Having an excellent working knowledge of the EYFS and the Ofsted inspection framework.
• Experience in people management and handling employee issues.
• A comprehensive understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of employment legislation, including equal opportunities legislation.
• Being 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 offer the following 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