Job Description

Room Leader - Preschool

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

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 focus 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! Its 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 new 22 place Preschool 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,032.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Comberton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 2 years (preferred) Team / Room Leading: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FBFDN-RL