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Home > Work With Us > Nursery Based Roles > Lead Practitioner

Lead Practitioner

  • Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, M13 9AU
  • £13 - £13.25 Per Hour
  • Permanent * Full time

  • Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
    Closing: Friday, March 13, 2026
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    Lead Practitioner 

    Required at:

    Holyrood Dryden Street!

    Full Time

    From £13.00 to £13.25 Per Hour

    At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as a Lead Early Years Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer:

    • Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals
    • Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave!
    • Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
    • Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
    • Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
    • Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
    • High Street And Gym Membership Discounts 
    • Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions
    • Long Service Awards
    • Monthly Colleague Spotslight Rewards - Cash Incentive
    • Personal Progression Career Opportunities 
    • DBS Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive!

    Plus many more amazing benefits!

    About The Role:

    As a Nursery Supervisor, 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!

    Essential Criteria:

    As a Senior Early Years Practitioner, 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.

    A Little About Us:

    This nursery predominantly caters to staff and students of Manchester University, providing childcare for children aged 12 weeks to 5 years. We are conveniently located within close distance to motorway links and just 10 minutes’ walk from Manchester University and Oxford Road. At Holyrood Dryden Street, we are committed to being an environmentally friendly nursery, making changes wherever we can in order to make the world a cleaner place! As a Lead Practitioner, you will join our highly skilled, and passionate team in providing amazing care to our wonderful children! We also at Thrive will support you in any career development opportunities to help you grow in the Early Years Industry.

    Thrive Childcare and Education provides inspiring Childcare and Education throughout the North West of England and Scotland. Our teams are friendly, fun, and dedicated to making every day special. There really is no better time to join our ambitious team. We’re growing fast and are passionate about developing our people and we recognise individual’s potential through promotion opportunities. With over twenty years of managing award-winning nurseries and our innovative approach to Education, we welcome you to come and join our growing family!

    Children first everytime | Deliver everyday with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork


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