Role Overview
Team Leader (room‑based). Potential to choose which age group you are based with.
Location: West Downs Day Nursery, Winchester, SO22 5HT (Student Village site of the University of Winchester).
Contract: Permanent, 37.5‑40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.
Working pattern: Varied shifts on a rota between 07:30am‑18:30pm Monday‑Friday, choose a 4 or 5‑day week.
Salary: £33,150.20‑£36,836.80 per annum (pro‑rata) (£15.94‑£17.71 per hour).
Benefits
- Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro‑rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
- Work‑life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax‑free.
- Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees 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, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.
About You
- You are a qualified early years professional with a DfE‑approved early years qualification at level 3 or above and have been working in an early years environment for the last couple of years or more.
- You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.
- You are an advocate for safeguarding: You always ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well‑being is promoted.
- You are a collaborative leader: You enjoy working in partnership with others, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships, and can empower your team to deliver outstanding care and to achieve their full potential.
Legal & Equal Opportunities
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.
Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery, hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, apply.
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