Senior Lead Practitioner

Thrive Childcare; England; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Birthday holiday

Christmas vouchers

Childcare discount

Counselling

Job summary

Thrive Grosvenor House in Belgrave is seeking a Senior Lead Practitioner to join our nursery team. You will lead your room, support children’s learning, and deliver outstanding early years education within our Thrive Childcare group.

The role suits an experienced Senior Lead Practitioner with strong leadership and a passion for childcare, aiming to progress within a growing nursery group.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years (essential).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of nursery practitioners.
• Deliver high-quality childcare and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan engaging activities to support learning and school readiness.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Monitor, observe and assess children’s progress.
• Support safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery compliance standards.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating nursery environment.
• Act as a positive role model within the nursery team.
• Support and mentor colleagues within the nursery.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Education

Early Years Level 3

Job description

Senior Lead Practitioner Required at Thrive Grosvenor House

Job Type: Full Time – 40 Hours Per Week

Salary: £14.40 Per Hour

Benefits

• Earn up to £400 per month through our referral scheme
• Birthday holiday + wellbeing day (2 additional paid days off)
• Christmas week closure + Christmas shopping vouchers
• Company supplied branded outdoor jackets
• Up to 85% childcare discount (T&Cs apply)
• Mintago
• Free face-to-face counselling sessions
• Long service awards
• Monthly colleague recognition rewards with cash incentives
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• DBS registration paid for
• Plus many more amazing benefits!

Senior Lead Practitioner Job Description

At Thrive Childcare and Education, we put our children first—but we invest in our people too. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Lead Practitioner to join our team at Thrive Grosvenor House, Belgrave

This opportunity is ideal for a current Senior Lead Practitioner looking to progress within a supportive and growing nursery group.

As a Senior Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in leading your room team, supporting children’s learning and development, and delivering outstanding childcare and early years education within our nursery setting.

If you are an experienced Senior Lead Practitionerwith strong leadership skills and a passion for childcare, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities –SeniorLead Practitioner

As a Senior Lead Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting a team of nursery practitioners
• Delivering high-quality childcare and education in line with the EYFS framework
• Planning engaging activities to support children’s learning, development, and school readiness
• Building strong relationships with parents and carers
• Monitoring, observing, and assessing children’s progress
• Supporting safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery compliance standards
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating nursery environment
• Acting as a positive role model within the nursery team
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the nursery

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years (essential)
• Experience working as a Senior Lead Practitioner or Room Leader
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Passion for childcare and early years education
• A caring, enthusiastic, and proactive approach

About Thrive Childcare and Education

Thrive Childcare and Education provides outstanding childcare and early years education throughout the North West of England and Scotland.

With over 20 years of experience managing award-winning nurseries, we are passionate about developing our people and supporting career progression within our teams.

Our nurseries provide a supportive, friendly, and inspiring environment where both children and colleagues can thrive.

Our Values

Children first every time | Deliver every day with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork