Team Leader (Full Time)
Lead with kindness, confidence, and creativity, inspiring your team to deliver the very best for every child. You will motivate your team, create magical learning moments, and ensure a safe, happy, high‑quality environment for all children.
Location & Salary
Hitchin – SG5 1RTSalary up to £32,947 per annum
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Ensure the EYFS is implemented and followed to an exemplary standard.
- Provide day‑to‑day leadership and management for the team and staff across the nursery.
- Assist in the effective use of social media and other marketing activities.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Employee of the month scheme
- 50% staff discount on childcare places
- Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
- Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
- Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service
- Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
About Our Hitchin Nursery
Located near Hitchin town centre, our nursery cares for over 100 children and features dedicated gardens for each age group and an allotment for outdoor learning. We offer on‑site parking and are a short walk from the train station and local bus routes. Our supportive team promotes professional growth and provides strong career development opportunities.
Who We Are
Toad Hall Nursery Group was established in 1993 and has grown to 14 settings, with 440 employees supporting 1,100 children a day. We celebrate individuality and teamwork within a warm, inclusive culture.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Qualifications and Experience
- A full and relevant Early Years qualification – Level 3 or above
- Excellent working knowledge of the EYFS and the Ofsted inspection framework
- Experience of people management and dealing with employee issues
- Comprehensive understanding of health and safety regulations
- Working knowledge of employment legislation including equal opportunities legislation
- Full training in safeguarding and paediatric first aid
Please be advised that if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector, your application will not be considered.
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