Do you thrive in dynamic and varied environments and enjoy working with children of all ages from 0-5?
Are you motivated by making a difference, have excellent communication skills, an attention to detail and enjoy delivering high quality childcare?
We are excited to recruit for a new position dedicated to supporting our amazing teams at Echoes Broadclyst and Winslade.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Team Leader who would be working closely with our Senior Management Team working across both our settings in Devon just outside Exeter. You would support our team and manage rooms to provide continuity when Team Leaders are absent for holiday, training and sickness.
This role is a wonderful opportunity for an existing team leader looking for a change and enjoys the variety of working with different teams.
Requirements
- Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years / Childcare
- Previous experience in a Team Leader role within an EYFS setting
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted requirements
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A passion for delivering outstanding childcare and early education
- A sound understanding of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience supporting inspections or quality improvement initiatives
Echoes is committed to Safer Recruitment and all candidates will be subject to rigorous checks.
Why Echoes?
Our Ethos
At Echoes we believe our ethos of Every Child Has the Opportunity for an Excellent Start extends to ensuring our wonderful team are rewarded and supported to be the best practitioners they can be.
· Performance Related Pay Scheme – you shine and we reward
· Our scheme recognises our team by giving them the opportunity to earn more based on their performance in their role. Our team drive their progress through our multiple pay bands allowing us to reward their invaluable contribution to the excellent childcare we provide.
· To ensure our team can progress through the bands we support with extensive training, mentorship, regular supervision and appraisals. The Nursery Management team including our dedicated Nursery Development Manager ensure every member of the team is supported with tailored training and development.
Training
· We hold an offsite training day every year where we come together to learn and celebrate our teams through fun and informative activities.
· Our dedicated Nursery Development Manager alongside our Nursery Management team are there to support you in your role.
· We pay you up to 12 hours CPD training each year and give you access to 100’s of courses online.
· We Reward You
· Parent WOW Awards
· Team WOW nominations
· Manager recognition awards
· Letters of Recognition
· Long service awards
· Recruitment bonuses
· Training Day Annual Awards
Holidays
· We offer 32 to 35 days holiday a year based on a fulltime employee and dependent on length of service.
· This includes a day off for your birthday after year 1.
Mileage
· Mileage paid for travel related to the nurseries
Employee Assistance Scheme
· 24/7 Online GP Appointments
· Confidential counselling face to face and online
· Wellbeing App
· Discounts at major high street retailer
Our little extras
· Wellbeing baskets
· Free Lunch Options
· Managers fund for treats and surprises
· Team events
· Free Parking
We would love to speak to you about joining our team and to see our settings and all we do please check us out on
· Facebook
· Instagram
· TikTok
Why not join our team and make sure Every Child Has the Opportunity for an Excellent Start!
Pay: £30,160.00-£32,015.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
