Nursery Team Leader

Position Overview

Team Leader (room-based) – 0–1 year olds at Berryfields Day Nursery, Aylesbury (HP18 1BB). Permanent position, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Employment Conditions

• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 40 hours per week, varied shifts Monday–Friday between 07:30–18:30
• Salary: £33,150.20–£36,836.80 per annum (pro‑rata) – £15.94–£17.71 per hour
• Location: Berryfields Day Nursery, Aylesbury, HP18 1BB

Responsibilities

• Act as a Key Person within the EYFS framework, planning and implementing high‑quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play.
• Observe, assess and record children’s progress.
• Ensure every child feels safe, valued and happy, promoting their well‑being.
• Collaborate with team members, communicate effectively and foster strong relationships to empower the team to deliver outstanding care.

Qualifications

• DfE‑approved early years qualification at Level3 or above.
• Minimum of two years working experience in an early years environment.
• Knowledge of the EYFS and ability to apply it as a Key Person.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and practice.
• Collaborative leadership skills and the ability to empower a team.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid per annum (pro‑rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Work‑life balance: up to 20 additional paid days off each year through the Partnership Reward Days incentive, which can be taken or sold tax‑free.
• Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% for grandparents) on fees at any Childbase nursery from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits: long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Well‑being 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.

Application & Equality Statements

• Applicants must currently reside within commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable RighttoWork in the UK – visa sponsorship is not available.
• Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check.
• We are an inclusive employer, welcoming 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.

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