Health Cash Plan
Free lunches
Cycle to work scheme

Team Leader

Salary £13.97 per hour
Location Hucclecote
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The vacancy

Little Trees Hucclecote, Gloucester, is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our team as a Team Leader.

Are you an experienced Team Leader looking for your next opportunity, or an ambitious Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career? This rewarding role offers the chance to lead and support a small team, mentor Early Years Practitioners, and play a key role in delivering outstanding care and education for our nursery children.

If you are passionate about early years education and committed to helping children thrive in a nurturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of high-quality early years education in line with the EYFS

  • Act as a role model for best practice within the nursery

  • Support and mentor other practitioners within the team

  • Assist in planning engaging learning opportunities for children

  • Contribute to observations, assessments and learning journeys

  • Work closely with the nursery leadership team to support continuous improvement

  • Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues

What We’re Looking For

  • Level 3 Early Years qualification 

  • A strong passion for early years education and child development

  • A desire to develop leadership and mentoring skills

  • A positive, proactive and team-focused approach

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer

  • Competitive apprenticeship salary

  • Up to 50% discount on childcare fees

  • Free daily lunch provided

  • Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression

  • Supportive and experienced management team

  • Pension scheme

Little Trees Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

The Foundation

Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.

Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Some of our available benefits

Health
Cash Plan

Fee remission for staff at our nurseries and schools

Death in Service
(x3 salary)

Use of all site facilities e.g. swimming pool, gym, tennis courts

Free lunches during term time and free refreshments all year round for those on site

Company pension contributions available for staff

Discounted tickets to the Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham

Cycle to Work Scheme for all staff

Enhanced holiday

Electric Car Scheme available for staff

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