Job Description

Do you want to join a team that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world.

As a Team leader, you'll be the inspiring leader of your room, championing a culture where curiosity, creativity, and confidence flourish. You'll manage a passionate team, oversee the smooth running of your room, and ensure the Curriculum is delivered to the highest standard. In this key leadership role, you'll shape the experiences of both children and team, while growing your own career through industry-leading training, coaching, and resources.

What you'll be doing...

Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional early years education through our Curriculum Manage daily routines smoothly - from mealtimes to naptimes, ensuring all children's needs are met Oversee planning, observations, and assessments, ensuring development-focused activity plans for every child Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with children, families, and your team Ensure your room is a safe, clean, and engaging environment that reflects our high standards Embed and uphold all policies, procedures, and safeguarding practices in daily operations Motivate, coach, and support your team, fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere
Contribute to the wider nursery management team, sharing ideas and driving continuous improvement

Our Team Leaders should have...

Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years environment Level 3 Early Years qualification or above (full & relevant) Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and willingness to maintain certification Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge (or willingness to refresh regularly) Passion for early years education and commitment to raising standards Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, can-do attitude Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset Ability to manage a team effectively and maintain high-quality provision
Footsteps Nursery is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role with a subscription to the DBS service. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks and satisfactory references as part of our safeguarding duties..

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.25 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Gym membership On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Store discount Transport links
Application question(s):

Do you hold a minimum of a level 3 qualification in childcare?
Work Location: In person