At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery team, inspire children, and create a vibrant community culture.
- Company: Join Childbase Partnership, a leader in early years education.
- Benefits: Generous leave, childcare discounts, wellbeing support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive employer committed to diversity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in an Early Years setting.
The predicted salary is between 16.53 - 16.53 £ per hour.
Join Childbase Partnership and help launch something extraordinary.
Location: Linmer Day Nursery | Hockcliffe | LU5
Contract: Permanent | 37.5–40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year
Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30
Salary: £31,928–£34,382.40 per annum (pro‑rata) | £15.35–£16.53 per hour
Lead from the very beginning. As a Room‑Based Team Leader, you'll do more than lead a room; you'll help build a culture. From welcoming our first children and families to mentoring your team and embedding outstanding early years practice, you'll play a key role in creating a nursery that will become the heart of its local community.
Benefits:
- Generous annual leave – 23 days pro‑rata, rising to 28 days with service, plus paid bank holidays.
- Work‑life balance – choose a 4‑ or 5‑day week and earn up to 20 additional paid Partnership Reward Days per year; take them as leave or sell them back tax‑free.
- Childcare discount – 75 % discount on childcare (or 40 % grandparent discount) from day one.
- Exclusive partner benefits – long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses, and discounts with leading retailers.
- Wellbeing support – free meals, mental health support, occupational health, eye‑care vouchers, flu vaccinations, and a free will‑writing service.
- Career development – access to apprenticeships, online learning, and ongoing development through our award‑winning Training Academy, EduBase.
About you:
You're an experienced Early Years professional who loves inspiring others and supporting children to thrive. You'll bring:
- A DfE‑approved Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above.
- Experience working in an Early Years setting, with the confidence to lead a room and support the development of others.
- A strong understanding of the EYFS, creating engaging, child‑led learning experiences and acting as an outstanding Key Person.
- The ability to coach, motivate and empower colleagues, creating a positive and supportive team culture.
- Excellent communication skills, building trusted relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- A genuine commitment to safeguarding and delivering exceptional outcomes for every child.
Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and have the Right to Work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship. Safer recruitment is central to everything we do. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all appropriate pre‑employment checks. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) and will make any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process.
Not early years qualified? Visit our Careers Page to explore apprenticeships and other opportunities to begin your career with Childbase Partnership.
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