Nursery Team Leader Cambridge, United Kingdom £37,044.80-£37,793.60 Per Annum (pro-rata) | £17.81-£18.17 Per Hour. Full Time, Fixed Term Apply By No Expiry Date Posted On 24 April, 2026

Childbase Partnership

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Base: £37,044.80-£37,793.60 py; hourly: £17.81-£18...
On-site
Dfe approved level 3 qualification
Key person role experience
Eyfs planning and assessment skills
Childbase Partnership is seeking a Nursery Team Leader for their Edwinstowe Day Nursery in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 or higher early years qualification, with experience in early years education, and the role offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits

Job Summary

  • Join an employee-owned organization ranked number 1 in Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes.
  • The role involves working as a Key Person to plan high-quality learning activities through play for children aged 0-1 year.
  • Benefits include generous annual leave, tax-free Partnership Reward Days, and a 75% childcare discount from day one.

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Childbase Partnership is seeking a Nursery Team Leader for their Edwinstowe Day Nursery in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 or higher early years qualification, with experience in early years education, and the role offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits.

Salary

Base: £37,044.80-£37,793.60 per annum; Hourly: £17.81-£18.17 per hour; Benefits: 23 days leave plus reward days and 75% fee discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • DfE approved Level 3 qualification
  • Key Person role experience
  • EYFS planning and assessment skills
  • Safeguarding advocacy and implementation
  • Collaborative team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Employee ownership culture participation
  • Green Flag environmental awareness
  • Commitment to FREDIE values
  • Long-term career growth mindset

Key Requirements

  • Level 3 DfE approved early years qualification
  • Minimum couple of years early years experience
  • Right to Work in the UK without visa sponsorship
  • Enhanced DBS check clearance required
  • Reside within commutable distance of Cambridge

Work Rights

Must have Right to Work in the UK

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