Team Leader

Grandir UK; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandir UK, a leading childcare provider, seeks a dedicated Team Leader at their Surbiton nursery. This role involves providing professional leadership to staff and ensuring quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Enjoy flexible working hours, generous leave, and several attractive benefits while being part of a nurturing environment committed to children's growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous discount on childcare

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Extra wellbeing day off

Access to employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash bonus for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a nursery setting.
• Possess a Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years.
• Strong understanding of EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of care and education within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff.
• Identify and address training needs.
• Promote the nursery to clients.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Supervision

Child Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 or above in Early Years

Job description

At Maple Road Dicky Birds, in Surbiton, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Team Leader with Level 3 or above in Early Years to work as part of the management team. You'll provide professional leadership to all staff members and maintain the highest standards of care and education.

Join us and enjoy the following attractive benefits:

• Flexible working with the option to work:
  • 40 hours across 5 days
  • 40 hours across 4 days
• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over Christmas
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ an extra day off
• Access to an employee benefits portal, including discounts at online high street stores
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cashback on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• Recognition in May for staff dedication
• Working for a 'Great Place To Work' certified business

We cover the cost of a certified First Aid course for parents

What will you be doing:

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff
• Identify and address training needs
• Deploy staff to meet required standards
• Share responsibility for health, safety, and cleanliness
• Implement nursery keycarer procedures
• Ensure practice meets the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Conduct regular planning meetings
• Provide professional feedback to parents/carers
• Promote the nursery to current and potential clients
• Develop positive working relationships with staff and parents

We are proud to be a Great Place To Work, committed to high-quality childcare and education, fostering children’s growth into happy, healthy individuals. Our teams are central to delivering exceptional care.

Grandir UK is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer, hiring staff based on merit regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

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