Lead practitioner

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• Base pay range: £13.00 per hour (40 hrs per week)
• Full‑time position

As a Room Leader, you will play a pivotal role within our childcare setting, overseeing and assisting with the daily operation of the nursery. This role involves leading a team of nursery practitioners, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality care and education for children aged 0‑5 years.

• Lead a team of nursery practitioners.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality care and education for children aged 0‑5 years.
• Assist with daily operation of the nursery.
• Maintain high standards of safety, health and professional development.

• Level 3 Qualified Practitioner or above, in accordance with government guidelines.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Passion for early years education.
• Current Qualified Practitioner status.

• Competitive pay including paid days off.
• Birthday and wellbeing days off.
• Referral bonus for successful referrals.
• Employer of choice with professional, supportive onboarding (paid DBS and PVG registrations).
• Professional progression and training programmes that can lead to career opportunities.
• Christmas week closure for valuable time off.
• Company‑supplied uniforms and PPE.

Astley Nature Kindergarten

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Industries:
Primary and Secondary Education

All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Thrive Childcare & Education is responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice that discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.