Thrive Childcare and Education
Senior Lead Practitioner
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Senior Lead Practitioner
Senior Lead Practitioner – Happitots Robroyston
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Required at: Happitots Robroyston Hours: 40 Hours Per Week Salary: Annual Salary £29,615.00
💡 Why Join Us?
At Thrive, we prioritise children first, but we invest in you too! You’re a hero to our children, so here’s how we reward your dedication:
- Earn £400 extra per month through referrals
- Birthday Holiday & Wellbeing Day – 2 extra paid days off
- Christmas week closure + Shopping Vouchers
- Company-supplied and branded outdoor jackets
- Up to 85% off childcare (T&C apply)
- Cash Health Plans – cashback on dental treatment & health services
- High-street & gym membership discounts
- Free face-to-face counselling sessions
- Long-service awards
- Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards (cash incentive)
- Personal Progression & career opportunities
- PVG & SSSC Registration paid for by Thrive!
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## About The Role
The Senior Lead Practitioner supports the Nursery Manager & Deputy Manager in ensuring smooth, efficient operations. Your role involves:
- Supervising staff while maintaining a high standard of childcare
- Ensuring regulatory compliance with early years standards
- Providing positive parental relationships and stakeholder engagement
- Offering practical, child-focused leadership with a team player attitude
## Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the management team to deliver quality early years education
- Ensure health, safety, and welfare standards are met
- Supervise staff, mentor, and provide ongoing support
- Maintain detailed child progress records and observe government requirements
- Handle production duties (meals, equipment, general nursery upkeep)
- Foster communication between parents, staff, and external stakeholders
- Represent the setting at local/govt projects where necessary
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## Essential Criteria
- Level 3 Childcare Qualification (or above) in line with UK government early years framework
- Experience as a Qualified Practitioner (ideal for step-up opportunities)
## A Little About Us
Thrive Childcare & Education delivers inspiring early years care and education across the North West of England & Scotland.
Our values ensure every day is meaningful for children and staff alike:
✅ Children first (every time!) ✅ Delivering care with passion ✅ Positive role models for little ones ✅ Valuing teamwork & growth
We believe in individual potential—promotion from within builds ambitious, innovative careers. With 20+ years of experience, our award-winning nurseries are trusted to nurture bright futures.
Join our growing family and make a difference today!
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