Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.
Role & Details
Team Leader (room‑based) – 2‑3 year olds
Location: River View Day Nursery, Hertford, SG14 1LR
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year
Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday‑Friday between 07:30‑18:30
Salary: £33,150 – £36,836.80 per annum (pro‑rata) | £15.94 – £17.71 per hour
Benefits
- Generous annual leave – 23 days paid per annum (pro‑rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays
- Additional up to 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive – take or sell these days tax‑free
- 75% childcare discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on 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 us
We are an employee‑owned business where every colleague is a partner with a voice, driving success and receiving an annual tax‑free dividend when we do well.
We are ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes and are community‑driven, having raised over £3.5million for charity.
Our nurseries are green‑flag award‑winning and powered by 100% renewable energy.
About you
- Qualified early years professional: DfE‑approved early years qualification at level 3 or above, working in an early years environment for at least the last couple of years.
- Skilled in creating opportunities for learning: knowledge of the EYFS enabling you to act as a Key Person, plan high‑quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play, and observe, assess and record children’s progress.
- Advocate for safeguarding: ensure every child feels safe, valued and happy, and promote their well‑being.
- Collaborative leader: work in partnership with others, communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and empower your team to deliver outstanding care and achieve their full potential.
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 and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.
Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.
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