Lead Practitioner

Lead Practitioner – Thrive Childcare and Education

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Base pay: £13 per hour, part‑time 20 hours per week.

Pay range is provided by Thrive Childcare and Education. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

At Thrive Childcare and Education, we know childhood is a treasured time and so we put our children and their families first every time. Since we started as a business, we have acquired fantastic groups of nurseries, all of which are of the highest quality and integrity. All our nurseries in Scotland and England are well established under the Thrive Childcare & Education brands.

The Lead Practitioner plays a crucial role in assisting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the smooth and efficient operation of the nursery. This position involves supporting the management team in supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining high‑quality care for children, and fostering positive relationships with parents and other stakeholders. You will be a team player with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

As a Lead Practitioner, you must be Level 3 qualified or above in accordance with government guidelines. This role is great for anyone who is a current Qualified Practitioner looking for their next opportunity in the Early Years industry.

Dundee Nature Kindergarten, Dundee, Scotland.

• Highly competitive rates of pay, including additional paid days off (Birthday/Wellbeing days)
• Opportunity to earn extra money through monthly referrals
• Employer of choice—non‑agency, with rapid onboarding including paid DBS and PVG registrations
• Professional progression, training and induction programmes that can lead to career opportunities
• Christmas week closure to enjoy family time
• Company‑supplied and paid for uniforms and PPE

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Primary and Secondary Education

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

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