At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in creating engaging learning experiences for children aged 0-1.
- Company: Join Childbase Partnership, a top-rated nursery with a community-driven ethos.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, childcare discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of an employee-owned company that values your voice and contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Must hold a level 3 early years qualification and have relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 17.73 - 17.73 £ per hour.
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.
Location: Berryfields Day Nursery | Aylesbury | HP18 1BB.
Contract: Permanent | 40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.
Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30.
Salary: £36,150.40-£36,878.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £17.38-£17.73 per hour.
We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.
Why join us?
- Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
- Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free.
- Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
- Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
- Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service.
- Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.
About Us
- We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
- We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
- We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity.
- We are environmentally responsible: Our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.
About You
- You are a qualified early years professional: You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above and have been working in an early years environment for the last couple of years or more.
- You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.
- You are an advocate for safeguarding: You always ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted.
- You are a collaborative leader: You enjoy working in partnership with others, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships, and can empower your team to deliver outstanding care and to achieve their full potential.
We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step. Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check. If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities.
Nursery Team Leader in Aylesbury employer: Childbase Partnership Ltd
Join Childbase Partnership, a leading employee-owned nursery group in Aylesbury, where we prioritise your growth and well-being. With generous annual leave, extensive career development opportunities, and a strong commitment to community and environmental responsibility, we foster a supportive work culture that values every team member's contribution. Experience the joy of making a difference in children's lives while enjoying exclusive partner benefits and a collaborative environment that truly cares.
