Nursery Team Leader Rising 2s (Toddler Room)Location: Little Trees Lansdown Nursery, Queen's Road, CheltenhamHours: Full time, working across 4.5 days per week, no weekends!Salary: 13.35 per hour, however due to be increased in April We are looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Team Leader to lead our Rising 2s group, providing high-quality care and education during this crucial stage of early development.This is an exciting opportunity for a confident practitioner who thrives in a leadership role, understands the unique needs of toddlers, and is committed to delivering outstanding early years practice. About the RoleAs Team Leader for our Rising 2s group, you will: Lead, inspire and support a small team of practitioners within the toddler room Create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment that supports childrens emotional, physical and cognitive development Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS, with a strong focus on attachment, communication, and independence Act as a key person for a group of children, building strong relationships with families Monitor childrens progress, complete observations, and support next steps in learning Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and wellbeing Work closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy to support room organisation, staffing, and continuous improvement About YouWere looking for someone who: Holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or above) Has experience working with toddlers / Rising 2s, ideally in a leadership or senior practitioner role Has a strong understanding of child development between 1830 months Is warm, calm, and patient, with a nurturing approach Can lead by example and support team development Communicates confidently with parents and colleagues Is organised, reflective, and passionate about high-quality early years provision What We Offer Sign Up Bonus of up to 250 A supportive and welcoming team environment Opportunities for career progression and professional development Ongoing training and mentoring Competitive salary and benefits including Paycare; cash health benefit and retail discounts Up to 50% childcare discount on fees The chance to make a real difference during a key stage of childrens development If you are passionate about early years leadership and want to play a vital role in shaping childrens first experiences beyond babyhood, we would love to hear from you.