Lead Practitioner

Thrive Childcare; Trafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated childcare provider in Trafford seeks a Lead Practitioner to oversee nursery operations and lead a team while ensuring excellent care for children aged 0-5. The successful candidate must be level 3 qualified or above, possess strong leadership skills, and have a passion for early years education. This role includes numerous benefits such as referral bonuses, additional paid days off, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Earn an extra £200 per month through referrals

Birthday holiday and wellbeing day off - an additional 2 days off paid leave

Christmas week closure and Christmas shopping vouchers

Company supplied and branded outdoor jackets

Up to 85% off childcare discounts

Cash health plans - cashback on dental treatment & health services

High street and gym membership discounts

Free face-to-face counselling sessions

Long service awards

Monthly colleague spotlight rewards - cash incentive

Personal progression career opportunities

DBS registration paid for on behalf of Thrive

Qualifications

• You must be level 3 qualified or above in correlation to the government guidelines.
• Current Qualified Practitioner is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and passion for early years education required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nursery practitioners.
• Ensure high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years.
• Oversee daily operations of the nursery.

Skills

Leadership skills

Passion for early years education

Education

Level 3 qualified or above

Job description

Lead Practitioner

Required at:

Corner House Trafford Park!

40 Hours Per Week

From £13.00 to £13.25 Per Hour

At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after too as a Lead Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer:

• Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals
• Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave!
• Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
• Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
• Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
• Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
• High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
• Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
• Personal Progression Career Opportunities
• DBS Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive!

Plus many more amazing benefits!

About The Role

As a Room Leader based within our nursery, you will play a pivotal role within our childcare setting, responsible for overseeing and assisting with the daily operation of the nursery. This role involves leading a team of nursery practitioners, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for early years education, and a commitment to providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive!

Essential Criteria

As a Senior Early Years 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

A Little About Us

Thrive Childcare and Education provides inspiring Childcare and Education throughout the North West of England and Scotland. Our teams are friendly, fun, and dedicated to making every day special. There really is no better time to join our ambitious team. We’re growing fast and are passionate about developing our people and we recognise individual’s potential through promotion opportunities. With over twenty years of managing award-winning nurseries and our innovative approach to Education, we welcome you to come and join our growing family!

Children first everytime | Deliver everyday with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork