Lead Practitioner

Thrive Childcare; Dundee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Dundee is looking for a Lead Practitioner to support the Nursery Manager and ensure high-quality care for children. The role requires a Level 3 qualification and excellent communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay, professional progression opportunities, and additional paid days off. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance in the Early Years industry within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Additional paid days off

Monthly referral earnings

Paid DBS and PVG registrations

Training and induction programmes

Company supplied uniforms and PPE

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years according to government guidelines.
• Experience as a Qualified Practitioner is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain high-quality care for children.
• Foster positive relationships with parents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years

Job description

Who are Thrive Childcare & Education?

At Thrive Childcare and Education, we know childhood is a treasured time and so we put our children and their families first every time.

Details

Rate: £13/Hr – Part time 20Hrs per week

Location: Dundee Nature Kindergarten!

About The Role

The Lead Practitioner plays a crucial role in assisting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the smooth and efficient operation of the nursery. This position involves supporting the management team in supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining high-quality care for children, and fostering positive relationships with parents and other stakeholders. You will be a team player with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

Essential Criteria:

As a Lead Practitioner, you will need to be level 3 qualified or above in correlation to the government guidelines. This role is great for anybody who is a current Qualified Practitioner, and is looking for their next opportunity in the Early Years industry.

What’s in this for YOU?

• Highly competitive rates of pay which includes additional paid days off Birthday/Wellbeing day off.
• YOU can earn extra money through monthly referrals.
• We are not an employment agency – we are an employer of choice.
• A professional, supportive and speedy onboarding service which includes paid DBS and PVG registrations.
• Personal progression, training, induction programmes which can led to career opportunities.
• Christmas week closure ensures YOU can spend valuable time off with family.
• Company supplied and paid for uniforms and PPE

All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Thrive Childcare & Education are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.