Nursery Team Leader

Childbase Partnership; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Kettering is seeking a Nursery Team Leader for their Windermere Day Nursery. This full-time, permanent position focuses on managing and mentoring staff as well as ensuring high-quality childcare for children aged 0-5. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 early years qualification, a minimum of 2 years of experience, and a passion for creating nurturing learning environments. The role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Childcare discount

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Employee ownership benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an early years environment.
• Experience in planning and implementing learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement high-quality, engaging activities promoting learning through play.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress.
• Empower team to deliver outstanding care.

Skills

Qualified early years professional

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding advocacy

Collaborative leadership

Education

DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above

Job description

# Nursery Team Leader## Job Introduction**Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.****Role:** Team Leader (room-based) | 0-5 year olds. **Location:** Windermere Day Nursery | Kettering | NN16 8LX. **Contract:** Permanent OR Fixed-term for NUMBER months | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. **Working pattern:** Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week. **Salary:** £30,659.20-£33,030.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £14.74-£15.88 per hour.We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed. * **Generous annual leave:** 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.* **Work-life balance:** Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free.* **Childcare discount:**75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your 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.* **We are employee-owned:** Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.* **We are number 1:**Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.* **We are community driven:** Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity.* **We are environmentally responsible:**Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.**About you*** **You are a qualified early years professional:**You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above and have been working in an early years environment for the last couple of years or more.* **You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning:** Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.* **You are an advocate for safeguarding:** You always ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted.* **You are a collaborative leader:**You enjoy working in partnership with others, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships, and can empower your team to deliver outstanding care and to achieve their full potential.We are an inclusive employer and we 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. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.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. If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Nursery Team Leader* **Salary** £30,659.20-£33,030.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £14.74-£15.88 per hour* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** TL/WIND/FT* **Contract Type** Full time, permanent* **Closing Date** No expiry date* **Job Category** Nursery* **Business Unit** Windermere* **Location (a radius of up to 50 miles will apply)** Kettering, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 3 February, 2026### Spread the word### Jobs in the same category