Lead Practitioner
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | Astley Nature Kindergarten, Lark Hill House, 320 Manchester Road, Astley, Manchester, M29 7DY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thrive Childcare and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
As a Room Leader, you will play a pivotal role within our childcare setting, responsible for overseeing and assisting with the daily operation of the nursery. This role involves leading a team of nursery practitioners, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for early years education, and a commitment to providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive! As a Room Lead you will need to be level 3 qualified or above in correlation to the government guidelines. This role is great for anybody who is a current Qualified Practitioner and is looking for their next opportunity in the Early Years industry.
Location – Astley Nature Kindergarten!
So, if you are looking to join a meaningful and values-based business, you have come to the right place!
What’s in this for YOU?
Highly competitive rates of pay which includes additional paid days off Birthday/Wellbeing day off.
YOU can earn extra money through monthly referrals.
We are not an employment agency – we are an employer of choice.
A professional, supportive and speedy onboarding service which includes paid DBS and PVG registrations.
Personal progression, training, induction programmes which can led to career opportunities.
Christmas week closure ensures YOU can spend valuable time off with family.
Company supplied and paid for uniforms and PPE
All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Thrive Childcare & Education are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.
Location – Astley Nature Kindergarten!
So, if you are looking to join a meaningful and values-based business, you have come to the right place!
What’s in this for YOU?
Highly competitive rates of pay which includes additional paid days off Birthday/Wellbeing day off.
YOU can earn extra money through monthly referrals.
We are not an employment agency – we are an employer of choice.
A professional, supportive and speedy onboarding service which includes paid DBS and PVG registrations.
Personal progression, training, induction programmes which can led to career opportunities.
Christmas week closure ensures YOU can spend valuable time off with family.
Company supplied and paid for uniforms and PPE
All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Thrive Childcare & Education are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.