Room Leader

DO SOMETHING BIG, WORK WITH SMALL CHILDREN

This is a wonderful opportunity to independently run a room. It is a beautiful nursery, with a real family feel.

The Maltings Day Nursery is set in the centre of the Cathedral city of Ely, in close proximity to the river and surrounding parks. They have the capacity for 48 children split between three rooms; 0-2 years, 2-3 years and 3-5 years. The nursery employs 17 full and part-time staff and is open from 8am – 6.00pm 52 weeks a year. They are closed for Public Holidays.

Wigwam Nurseries Ltd are a Cambridgeshire based 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 early 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

What will I be doing as a Room Leader?

Hold accountability for the smooth running of the pre-school room (24 children)

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?

The working hours are Monday to Friday, over 4.5 days earning £29,099.20. You can also work 45 hours over 5 days earning £32,760.