Room Leader

Rand Farm Park; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Room Leader to join their nurturing team at a unique farm-based nursery. This role involves leading the Toddler room and supporting the management team in creating a nature-based learning environment. With a strong commitment to child-led development, the nursery offers an engaging atmosphere where children thrive. The position comes with a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including childcare discounts, training opportunities, and wellness initiatives. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

50% off childcare

Wellbeing ambassadors

Free meals and unlimited drinks

WPA NHS Top up

Tastecard for staff

28 days annual holiday

Refer a friend bonus

Access to training courses

Free staff uniform

Enhanced NEST Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Recognized Early Years qualification level 3 or above required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a Day Nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Management team and lead the Toddler room.
• Ensure a nurturing and educational environment for children.

Skills

Team Leadership

Child Development

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Early Years Qualification Level 3

Job description

Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School

Cambridge

Contract type:
Full time, Permanent

Point of contact:
Lucy Horwood

Telephone:
07803 007 238

Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery – part of the Farm Day Nurseries Group

Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery focuses on nature-based play and outdoor learning. We follow a child-led curiosity approach to children’s development.

Our ethos is that we want the best for children! It's our privilege to make learning an adventure. Children are experts in their own play. We follow their lead!

We are excited to announce that we have a vacancy available for an experienced and confident Room Leader to assist the Management team and be in charge of our Toddler room in our unique 40-place farm-based setting.

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp) – from day one with us!
• Wellbeing ambassadors in all our settings – to look after your health and wellbeing
• 2 free meals, and unlimited drinks every day for our staff
• WPA “NHS Top up” – including a 24/7 helpline, access to private doctors appointments, money back on healthcare expenses
• Tastecard for all permanent staff – Offering up to 50% off various restaurants, cafes, takeaways, cinema tickets & days out.
• 28 days annual holiday, increasing with service up to 33 days
• Refer a friend bonus up to £500 per referral – no limit on the number of referrals you can make!
• An open door management policy across all of our settings – You should always feel like you can come and talk to us.
• Access to various training courses, and ongoing progression and development opportunities
• Regular staff/team outings and celebrations – let your hair down, you deserve it!
• Free staff uniform – comfortable polo shirts and a coat for outdoors!
• Enhanced NEST Pension scheme for all staff – for a comfortable future retirement!
• Monthly staff lotteries and employee of the month – it could be you!
• Length of service awards and gifts – recognising your loyalty!
• Staff awards ceremony – with prizes worth up to £500!
• Staff summer BBQ and Christmas party
• Extra little “thank you” gifts for Valentines, Easter, Staff appreciation day, Christmas and other special annual days!
• Relocation packages – If you fancy a change of scenery?
• Cycle to work scheme – we will help you buy your new bike!
• Free parking

Experience / Qualifications required

· A recognised Early Years qualification level 3 or above

· A minimum of 2 years experience working with children in a Day Nursery setting

· Previous team leading experience

· A real passion for working with children

· A strong command of the English language

· Flexibility and punctuality

“Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery – Doing what’s best for children and our staff”

Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.