Team Leader

• Location: Little Trees Tutshill Nursery, Chepstow Hours: Full time, working across
  4.5 days per week, no weekends Salary: £13.35 per hour, however due to be increased in April We are looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Team Leader , providing high-quality care and education during this crucial stage of early development.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident practitioner who thrives in a leadership role, understands the unique and individual needs of young children, and is committed to delivering outstanding early years practice.

About the Role As Team Leader, you will: Lead, inspire and support a small team of practitioners within the Nursery Create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment that supports children's emotional, physical and cognitive development Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with the English curriculum, with a strong focus on attachment, communication, and independence Act as a key person for a group of children, building strong relationships with families Monitor children's progress, complete observations, and support next steps in learning Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and wellbeing Work closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy to support room organisation, staffing, and continuous improvement

About You We're looking for someone who: Holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or above) Has experience working in a Nursery , ideally in a leadership or senior practitioner role Has a strong understanding of child development Is warm, calm, and patient, with a nurturing approach Can lead by example and support team development Communicates confidently with parents and colleagues Is organised, reflective, and passionate about high-quality early years provision

What We Offer A supportive and welcoming team environment Opportunities for career progression and professional development Ongoing training and mentoring Competitive salary and benefits including Paycare; cash health benefit and retail discounts Up to 50% childcare discount on fees The chance to make a real difference during a key stage of children's development If you are passionate about early years leadership and want to play a vital role in shaping children's first experiences beyond babyhood, we would love to hear from you.