Lead with heart. Inspire your team. Help little people thrive.

Senior Nursery Practitioner - Team Leader

Caring Kindergartens | Where little moments make a big difference.

Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and help others shine along the way?

At Caring Kindergartens, we believe that exceptional childcare starts with people who care. People who see the potential in every child, bring out the best in their colleagues and understand that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference.

From supporting a child's first steps towards independence to helping a colleague develop their confidence, every day brings opportunities to make a lasting impact.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Senior Nursery Practitioner to lead and inspire a team, combining a passion for working directly with children with the confidence to support colleagues and drive high-quality practice.

This is an prospect for someone who wants to do more than simply get through the day. We want someone who takes pride in their work, leads by example and understands that a outstanding team is built through encouragement, communication, consistency and a shared commitment to doing the very best for our children.

Why join Caring Kindergartens?

At CK, children are at the heart of everything we do. We want every child to feel safe, included, valued and supported to reach their potential.

But we also know that great teams don't happen by accident. They grow when people feel supported, listened to and confident in their roles.

As a Senior Nursery Practitioner, you'll have the opportunity to:

Make a lasting difference - help create an environment where children feel secure, curious, confident and excited to learn.





Lead by example - inspire colleagues through your own practice, positive attitude and commitment to high standards.

Develop your team - share your knowledge, encourage reflective practice and help colleagues recognise their strengths and develop their skills.

Bring ideas to life - contribute to exciting learning experiences, effective routines and an environment that reflects children's individual interests and needs.

Make your voice count - contribute ideas, share good practice and work collaboratively to make our nursery even better.

Keep growing - continue developing your own leadership skills, professional knowledge and career opportunities within Early Years.

What will your role look like?

No two days are the same in Early Years, and that's part of what makes the role so rewarding.

You'll remain actively involved in children's learning, play and care, building meaningful relationships and helping each child develop their confidence, independence and curiosity.

Alongside this, you'll take a lead role in supporting your team, helping to create a positive, organised and engaging nursery environment where children and colleagues can thrive.

You'll be responsible for helping to turn good intentions into great everyday practice.

This will include:

Leading and inspiring your team

Lead by example, modelling warm,



responsive interactions and high-quality Early Years practice.

Support colleagues with their daily responsibilities, helping them feel confident, informed and equipped to do their jobs well.

Encourage teamwork, open communication, shared responsibility and a positive approach to challenges.

Support the induction and ongoing development of team members, sharing feedback constructively and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Help maintain consistent standards and effective routines throughout the day.

Putting children at the heart of everything

Support the delivery of engaging, purposeful play experiences that reflect children's interests, individual needs and developmental next steps.

Promote high-quality interactions that extend children's thinking, language, communication and learning.

Help ensure observations and assessments are meaningful and inform planning in line with the EYFS.

Champion inclusion, celebrating every child's individuality, achievements and progress.

Build positive, trusting relationships with families and work in partnership to support children's development.

Creating a safe and secure environment

Promote a strong safeguarding culture and ensure policies and procedures are followed consistently.

Support colleagues to maintain safe, stimulating and well-organised learning environments.

Remain alert to children's needs, identify concerns and ensure these are escalated appropriately.

Help maintain high standards of care, hygiene, health and safety.

Contribute to continuous improvement by reflecting on practice, identifying concerns and helping the team find effective solutions.

Working together to make a diffe

📌 Senior Nursery Practitioner at Caring Kindergartens Peterborough (Barry's Bay)
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