Nursery Team Leader
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Team Leader (Room-Based) | 01 Year Olds Location: Edwinstowe Day Nursery (CB2 7EB) Contract: Permanent | 40 hours per week | 52 weeks per year Working Pattern: MondayFriday, varied shifts between 07:4518:15 Choose a 4 or 5 day working week Salary: £34,736 £35,422.40 per annum (pro-rata) £16.70 £17.03 per hour
Lead Early Care Where It Matters Most Since 1989, Childbase Partnership has been delivering childcare excellence across our 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 . As a Team Leader in our baby room, youll play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality early experiences, leading best practice, and supporting your team to deliver exceptional care during the most formative stage of a childs development.
Why Join Us? Generous annual leave
23 days paid holiday per year (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service
Paid bank holidays included*
Outstanding worklife balance
Earn up to 20 additional paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days
Take your leave or sell accrued days tax-free
Industry-leading childcare discount
75% discount on nursery fees (40% grandparent discount)
Available from day one at any Childbase nursery
Exclusive partner benefits
Long-service rewards
Qualification bonuses
Retail and lifestyle discounts
Health & wellbeing support
Free meals while at work
Mental health and occupational health support
Flu jabs, eye care vouchers, and a free will-writing service
Career development
Paid team inset days
Access to CPD, online learning, and apprenticeships through our Training Academy
About Us Employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice. When we succeed, we all share in our success through an annual tax-free dividend .
Sector leaders: Ranked number one in the Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes.
Community driven: Proud to have raised over £3.5 million for charitable causes .
Environmentally responsible: All nurseries hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy .
About You You are a confident and experienced early years professional who:
Holds a DfE-approved Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above
Has at least two years experience working within an early years setting
Demonstrates strong knowledge of the EYFS , enabling you to act as a Key Person
Plans and delivers high-quality, nurturing learning experiences tailored to babies
Observes, assesses, and records childrens development to support progress and outcomes
Is a strong advocate for safeguarding , ensuring every child feels safe, secure, and valued
Is a collaborative and inspiring leader , able to motivate and empower colleagues to deliver outstanding care and reach their full potential
Equality, Inclusion & Next Steps We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds. We are 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 confirm whether the next step is an interview.
Important information:
Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold the Right to Work in the UK . Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available . Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check .
If youre not early years qualified, please visit our Careers Page to explore alternative opportunities with Childbase Partnership.
* May bank holidays: This nursery remains open on May bank holidays. If Monday is a standard working day for you, you will be required to work as normal. Paid time off will be provided in lieu to be taken on an alternative day.
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- Location:
- Newton
- Salary:
- Up to £17.03 per hour
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Education
