Senior Lead Practitioner

Thrive Childcare and Education; Inverkip; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn An Extra £400 Per Month Through (

Referrals

Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off

An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave!

Christmas Week Closure And Christmas V

ouchers

Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor J

ackets

Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C

Apply)

Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental

Treatment & Health Services

High Street And Gym Membership

Discounts

Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions

Long Service Awards

Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards -

Cash Incentive

Personal Progression Career Oppor

tunities

PVG & SSSC Registration Paid For On Be

Half Of Thrive!

Job summary

Happitots Inverkip is seeking a Senior Lead Practitioner to support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in delivering high‑quality care and compliant operation. You’ll supervise staff, maintain regulatory standards, and build positive relationships with parents and stakeholders in a busy nursery setting.

The role offers a generous benefits package, referrals, paid leave, discounts, and progression opportunities as Thrive supports its people.

Qualifications

• Essential Criteria: level 3 qualified or above in correlation to government guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in supervising staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintain high-quality care for children and foster positive relationships with parents and stakeholders.

Job description

Happitots Inverkip

40 Hours Per Week - Annual Salary £29615.52

At Thrive, we always put our children first but we invest in you too as a Senior Lead Practitioner because to our children, you're a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer:

• Earn An Extra £400 Per Month Through Referrals
• Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave!
• Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
• Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
• Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
• Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
• High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
• Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
• Personal Progression Career Opportunities
• PVG & SSSC Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive!

About The Role:

The Senior Lead Practitioner plays a crucial role in assisting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the smooth and efficient operation of the nursery. This position involves supporting the management team in supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining high-quality care for children, and fostering positive relationships with parents and other stakeholders. You will be a team player with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

Essential Criteria:

As a Senior Lead Practitioner, you will need to be level 3 qualified or above in correlation to the government guidelines. This role is great for anybody who is a current Qualified Practitioner, and is looking for their next opportunity in the Early Years industry.

A Little About Us:

Thrive Childcare and Education provides inspiring Childcare and Education throughout the North West of England and Scotland. Our teams are friendly, fun, and dedicated to making every day special. There really is no better time to join our ambitious team. We're growing fast and are passionate about developing our people and we recognise individual's potential through promotion opportunities. With over twenty years of managing award-winning nurseries and our innovative approach to Education, we welcome you to come and join our growing family!

Children first everytime | Deliver everyday with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork