Team Leader

Grandir UK Limited; Harlow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Harlow is seeking a Team Leader to join their management team. The ideal candidate will have Level 3 or above in Early Years and possess strong leadership skills. You will promote high standards of care, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with EYFS requirements. This position offers attractive benefits including 31 days annual leave and a cash bonus for referrals.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Cash bonuses for referrals

Wellbeing Day off

Employee discounts program

Remote GP appointments

Cashback on medical procedures

Qualifications

• Experience in promoting high standards within a nursery.
• Ability to supervise and support staff effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership to staff members.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS requirements.
• Manage playroom staffing and training needs.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare management

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 or above in Early Years

Job description

Posted Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 06:00

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Harlow, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for aTeamLeader with Level 3or above in Early Years to work as part of the management team. You'll provide professional leadership to all staff members and maintain the highest standards of care and education.

Join us and enjoy a host of attractive benefits including:

• Recommendfriends and family to work for usand be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31days annual leave inc bank hol(FTE)- Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do

What will you be doing:

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Identifying and addressing the individual training needs of staff
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Undertake a shared responsibility for health safety and cleanliness
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practiceand provision in the nurserymeets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Ensure that planning meetings take place regularly
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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