Senior Lead Practitioner

Thrive Childcare; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus of £400/month

Birthday holiday and wellbeing day off

Christmas week closure and vouchers

Uniform jackets

Childcare discounts up to 85%

Health plan cashback

Gym and High Street discounts

Counselling sessions

Long service awards

Career progression opportunities

PVG & SSSC registration paid

Job summary

Thrive Childcare is seeking a Senior Lead Practitioner for Happitots Inverkip. You will support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and uphold regulatory standards while delivering high-quality care for children.

The ideal candidate holds a level 3 qualification or higher and demonstrates excellent communication, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Thrive offers compelling benefits and progression opportunities within a supportive

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Professionalism and positive attitude in a childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Support Nursery Manager and Deputy in supervising staff and operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain high-quality care for children; foster positive relationships with parents and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification or above

Job description

Senior Lead Practitioner

Required at:

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!

Plus many more amazing benefits!

About The Role:

The Senior Lead Practitionerplays 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 currentQualified 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