Location: Holyrood Salford Nursery
Job Type: Full Time – 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: £14.00 Per Hour

Benefits

Earn up to £400 per month through our referral scheme
Birthday holiday + wellbeing day (2 additional paid days off)
Christmas week closure + Christmas shopping vouchers
Company supplied branded outdoor jackets
Up to 85% childcare discount (T&Cs apply)
Cash health plans including dental cashback
High street and gym membership discounts
Free face-to-face counselling sessions
Long service awards
Monthly colleague recognition rewards with cash incentives
Excellent career progression opportunities
DBS registration paid for
Plus many more amazing benefits!

Lead Practitioner Job Description

At Thrive Childcare and Education, we put our children first—but we invest in our people too. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Practitioner to join our team at Holyrood Salford Nursery.

This opportunity is ideal for a current Lead Practitioner or Room Leader looking to progress within a supportive and growing nursery group.

As a Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in leading your room team, supporting children’s learning and development, and delivering outstanding childcare and early years education within our nursery setting.

If you are an experienced Room Leader with strong leadership skills and a passion for childcare, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities – Lead Practitioner / Room Leader

As a Lead Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

Leading and supporting a team of nursery practitioners
Delivering high-quality childcare and education in line with the EYFS framework
Planning engaging activities to support children’s learning, development, and school readiness
Building strong relationships with parents and carers
Monitoring, observing, and assessing children’s progress
Supporting safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery compliance standards
Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating nursery environment
Acting as a positive role model within the nursery team
Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the nursery

Requirements

Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years (essential)
Experience working as a Lead Practitioner or Room Leader
Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Passion for childcare and early years education
A caring, enthusiastic, and proactive approach

About Thrive Childcare and Education

Thrive Childcare and Education provides outstanding childcare and early years education throughout the North West of England and Scotland.

With over 20 years of experience managing award-winning nurseries, we are passionate about developing our people and supporting career progression within our teams.

Our nurseries provide a supportive, friendly, and inspiring environment where both children and colleagues can thrive.

Apply Today – Lead Practitioner / Room Leader

If you are looking for your next opportunity as a Lead Practitioner or Room Leader in Salford, apply today and join our growing Thrive family at Holyrood Salford Nursery.

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