Lead Teacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High-value opportunity due to appealing salary range, welcome bonus, and career development prospects within childcare.
- Attractive salary range: £28,494 - £32,052
- £1,000 welcome bonus upon qualification
- Focus on professional development opportunities
Pros
- Attractive salary: £28,494 - £32,052
- Immediate welcome bonus for qualified staff
- Emphasis on training and professional growth
Cons
- High emotional demands of the role
- Intensity of care requirements may lead to burnout
- Potential turnover of staff affecting team dynamics
Who it's for
Mid-Level to Senior • On-site
Good fit
- Qualified early years educators
- Leaders looking to advance in childcare
- Candidates with a strong commitment to child welfare
Not recommended for
- New entrants without childcare qualifications
- Individuals disinterested in hands-on educational roles
- Those preferring to avoid teamwork dynamics
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We are looking for dynamic, dedicated hard working candidates to deliver high quality childcare and development!
£1,000 Welcome bonus available for qualified team
Maritime Minis and Millennium Minis are Day Nurseries that put children from 3 months to 4 years at the centre of all we do.
By investing in a skilled team who have a passion for childcare we can support each child leaving us for school to be a confident and inquisitive with a love for learning that will last a lifetime.
We offer:
- The option of a four-day week - 7:45am - 6pm
- A competitive salary
- Workplace pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Birthday bonus
- Sickness incentive bonus
- Uniform supplied after probation
- Training and development opportunities
- 55% childcare discount
Purpose of the role:
To provide outstanding care and learning opportunities to all children. To offer support and provide oversight to the less experienced team ensuring children in the room are happy and thriving and to ensure that the room is running effectively. To follow our EPIC values of educational, professional, inspirational and caring.
Qualifications and experience
- NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
- Up to date first aid and safeguarding training
- Knowledge of OFSTED standards
- A passion for delivering outstanding childcare and learning
Minis Childcare Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children, an enhanced DBS will be required.
Salary: £28,494 - £32,052 per year
