Room Leader

Farm Day Nurseries; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early years education provider in Cambridge seeks a Room Leader for the Toddler room. The ideal candidate has a level 3 Early Years qualification, 2+ years of nursery experience, and a passion for childhood development. This role offers a competitive salary, a £1000 joining bonus, and numerous perks including 50% off childcare, wellbeing support, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

50% off childcare

Wellbeing ambassadors

Free meals and drinks

Private healthcare access

Tastecard for staff

28 days annual holiday

Refer a friend bonus

Training courses opportunities

Staff outings and celebrations

Free staff uniform

Enhanced NEST Pension scheme

Monthly staff lotteries

Length of service awards

Staff awards ceremony

Relocation packages

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years experience working with children in a Day Nursery setting.
• Previous team leading experience.
• Strong command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Management team and be in charge of the Toddler room.
• Follow child led curiosity approach to children's development.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Flexibility

Punctuality

Education

Recognised Early Years qualification level 3 or above

Job description

Overview

Room Leader – Toddlers

Salary: £32,032

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

WE ARE OFFERING A GENEROUS £1000 JOINING BONUS WITH THIS ROLE!!

Farm Day Nurseries Ltd is a leading early years education provider. Offering a warm, nurturing environment where passionate educators help children thrive through nature-based learning onsite at our stunning day nursery settings, based on award winning farm parks.

Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking company that values professional growth, creativity, and a genuine love for childhood development.

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 farm based setting.

Benefits

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, take aways, 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.