Early Years Room Leader - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Queens' College Day Nursery

Queens' College Day Nursery

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

DO SOMETHING BIG, WORK WITH SMALL CHILDREN

Queens College Day Nursery is a small, open planned nursery within the picturesque and tranquil location of Owlstone in Newnham, central Cambridge.

The nursery has the capacity for
25 children split between three rooms; 0-2 years, 2-3 years and 3-5 years. The nursery employs 8 full and part-time staff and is open from 8.30am - 5.15pm 52 weeks a year.

Wigwam Nurseries Ltd operate the nursery on behalf of Queens College. We are a small group of 5 day nurseries.

Each nursery has been carefully adapted and refurbished to an extremely high standard and is well equipped with natural, high quality, stimulating resources.

We are are an OFSTED Outstanding, Early Education and Care Provider.

Wigwam Nurseries Ltd believes in providing quality early years education & care in a welcoming, stimulating and caring environment. Each nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and encompasses a child centred approach to play and learning. They adopt and work towards a creative curriculum, a passion for open ended investigation and positive outdoor experiences.

Their aim is to create within each of their settings; an outstanding place for children to be well cared for and to flourish within play and learning.

What benefits do we provide to our Nursery Room Leaders?

The opportunity to be appreciated, valued and respected for the hard work and commitment that each employee shows.
Development opportunities, that are encouraged and supported through several professional development approaches, including a thorough induction program, a high quality and varied training strategy, continuous development plan and regular reviewing and monitoring system.
A very competitive salary
Free parking
Staff uniform
Generous holiday allowance and loyalty system
Free lunch

What will I be doing as a Room Leader?

Manage a small room
Work 08:15 17:15, Monday to Friday
Building positive and trusting relationships with children and outstanding parent partnerships.
Providing a safe, hygienic, caring and stimulating environment for the children.
Ensuring that the physical, emotional, social and intellectual education and care provided to children is of the highest standard.
Planning, carrying out and recording fun, inspirational and educational play and learning opportunities.

Am I qualified for this job?

A full and relevant Early Years & Childcare qualification at level 3 (Early Years Educator) is required for this role.
In some cases, English & Maths GCSE's at grade C or functional skills level 2 in English & Maths is required.
Experience of working with children is essential.

What are the working hours?