Team Leader

ReedCheltenham, Gloucester, Hucclecote, Stonehouse, Stroudreedpublished 09/17/2026
Lead

Qualified Team Lead (Level 3 Early Years)

Little Trees Nursery, Hucclecote, Gloucestershire Temporary Contract £13.97 per hour Level 3 Early Years Qualification Required

Reed Education are recruiting on behalf of Dean Close Foundation

Are you an experienced Early Years professional looking for your next leadership opportunity? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality care and education while supporting and inspiring a team?

Reed Education is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Dean Close Foundation for a Qualified Team Lead to join the team at Little Trees Nursery, Hucclecote on a temporary contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support the Nursery Management Team, and help lead a team in delivering outstanding experiences for children and their families.

About the Role

As a Team Lead, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care, education, safeguarding and compliance are maintained throughout the setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading by example and modelling excellent Early Years practice.
  • Supporting the day-to-day running of your room and wider nursery team.
  • Ensuring high standards of care, learning and development for all children.
  • Supporting planning, observations and assessments in line with the EYFS framework.
  • Building strong partnerships with parents and carers.
  • Supporting the development, motivation and mentoring of team members.
  • Maintaining safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies.
  • Contributing to a positive, nurturing and inclusive environment for children, families and colleagues.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
  • Strong knowledge of the EYFS Framework and safeguarding requirements
  • Previous experience working within an Early Years setting
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • A positive, proactive and team-focused attitude
  • A passion for delivering exceptional care and education
  • The ability to support and inspire colleagues to achieve high standards

What Dean Close Foundation Can Offer

  • Competitive pay of £13.97 per hour
  • Training inset days
  • Personalised professional development opportunities
  • Ongoing learning and career development support
  • Free daily lunch with the children
  • Wellbeing support
  • Supportive and experienced leadership team
  • Opportunity to work within a respected and growing nursery group

About Dean Close Foundation

Apply Today

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Corina Bilal Reed Education