Nursery Team Leader

Role

Team Leader (room-based)

Location

Willows Day Nursery, Stoke Mandeville, HP21 8BD

Contract

Permanent, 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year

Working Pattern

Varied shifts Monday‑Friday between 07:30‑18:30

Salary

£33,150‑36,836.80 per annum (pro‑rated), £15.94‑17.71 per hour

Why join us?

• 23 days paid leave per annum (pro‑rated), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays
• Up to 20 additional paid days off per year through Partnership Reward Days incentive (tax‑free)
• 75% childcare discount (or 40% grandparent discount) at any Childbase nursery
• Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses, retail discounts
• Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, free will‑writing service
• Team inset days, online training, apprenticeships through academy

About you

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds.

• Qualified early years professional with a DfE approved EY qualification level 3 or above and at least two years’ experience in an early years environment
• Skilled in creating opportunities for learning: knowledge of the EYFS, ability to work as a Key Person, plan and implement high‑quality engaging activities that promote learning through play, observe, assess and record children’s progress
• Advocate for safeguarding: ensure every child feels safe, valued, happy and that their well‑being is promoted
• Collaborative leader: enjoy working in partnership, communicate effectively, build strong positive relationships, empower the team to deliver outstanding care and achieve full potential
• Right to work in the UK, reside within commutable distance of the nursery; visa sponsorship not available