Job Description

This is a wonderful opportunity to independently run a small 8 place pre-school room. It is a beautiful, quaint nursery, with a real family feel.

The Mrs. Cameron Day Nursery is a small, open planned nursery within the picturesque and tranquil location of Gonville and Caius College in the centre of Cambridge. They have 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 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.

Wigwam Nurseries Ltd believes in providing quality childcare 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 an Under 2s Room of 7 children only

?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?

?08:15 -17:15, Monday to Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,500.00-30,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Cambridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

Childcare: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person