Nursery Team Leader
Hitchin - SG5 1RT
Salary up to £32,947.20 per annum
Team Leader (Full Time)
You lead with kindness, confidence, and creativity - inspiring your team to deliver the very best for every child. From motivating your team to creating magical learning moments with children, you’re confident, caring, and full of enthusiasm. With experience leading a team, you combine warmth and professionalism with a strong understanding of EYFS, Ofsted, and Health & Safety standards, helping to create a safe, happy, and high-quality environment for every child.
Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application will not be considered.
We offer the following amazing benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:
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
Key Tasks and responsibilities:
Ensuring that the EYFS is implemented and followed throughout the team to an exemplary standard.
Providing day-to-day leadership and management for the team and staff across the nursery as required.
Assisting in the effective use of social media and other marketing activities as required.
About our Hitchin Nursery
Located near Hitchin town centre, our nursery cares for over 100 children and features dedicated gardens for each age group, plus 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 since then we have grown to 14 settings, where 440 employees support our 1,100 children a day. As part of our supportive Nursery Group, you’ll join a caring community that celebrates individuality and teamwork. Our nurseries share a warm, inclusive culture where collaboration and kindness come first.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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.
We’d love to hear from you if can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:
A full and relevant Early Years qualification – Level 3 or above
An excellent working knowledge of the EYFS and the Ofsted inspection framework
Experience of people management and dealing with employee issues
A comprehensive understanding of health and safety regulations
Working knowledge of employment legislation including equal opportunities legislation
To be fully trained in safeguarding and paediatric first aid
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We have 13 nurseries across South East England and provide childcare and early education for children from the age of 3 months to school age.
