Nursery Team Leader

Nursery Team Leader

Childbase Partnership – Maples Day Nursery, Winchester, SO22 6RT
. Permanent, 37.5–40 hours/week. Salary £33,150–£36,837 per annum (pro‑rata).

• Lead the nursery team for 3‑5 year olds, ensuring high quality early years provision.
• Plan, implement and evaluate learning activities that promote play‑based learning.
• Act as the Key Person for children, observing, assessing and recording progress against the EYFS.
• Safeguard children by ensuring their wellbeing is promoted and safety is maintained.
• Communicate and partner with staff, parents and external agencies to achieve best outcomes.
• Empower and support the team to deliver outstanding care and to reach their full potential.

• DFE‑approved early years qualification at level 3 or above.
• At least a couple of years’ experience working in an early years environment.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and experience of planning and implementing engaging activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Leadership ability to motivate and support a team.

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave in the first year, rising to 28 days with service length, plus bank holidays.
• Up to 20 further paid days off each year through the Partnership Reward Days incentive (tax‑free).
• Childcare discount: 75% discount (40% for grandparents) at any Childbase nursery from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits: long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Wellbeing support: free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will‑writing service.
• Career development: team inset days, online training access and apprenticeship opportunities through the academy.

• Location:
  
  Maples Day Nursery, Winchester, SO22 6RT
  .
• Contract:
  
  Permanent, 37.5–40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.
• Working pattern:
  Varied shifts Monday–Friday between 07:30–18:30.
• Right to work in the UK required; visa sponsorship not available.
• Safer recruitment checks, including Enhanced DBS, apply.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.