Early Years Team Leader

🌱 Nursery Team Leader – Rising 2s (Toddler Room)

Location: Little Trees Lansdown Nursery, Queen's Road, Cheltenham
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 to lead our Rising 2s group, 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 needs of toddlers, and is committed to delivering outstanding early years practice.

🌟 About the Role

As Team Leader for our Rising 2s group, you will:

• Lead, inspire and support a small team of practitioners within the toddler room

• 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 EYFS, 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 with toddlers / Rising 2s, ideally in a leadership or senior practitioner role

• Has a strong understanding of child development between 18–30 months

• 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

• ** Sign Up Bonus of up to £250**

• 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.