Room Leader

Offering a unique environment and learning experiences for the children in our care, our ethos is focused on outdoor learning, natural materials and resources and following a "child led" learning approach. We are excited to announce that we are looking for an experienced Room Leader to join us, leading our Pre-Toddler room at this unique, farm based setting.

We are looking for a confident, experienced Room Leader or Senior Early Years Practitioner., Youwill be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS, and delivering planning, supporting and mentoring other staff and leading the team forward. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and have experience in a similar role working with children 0-5 years.,

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)


• Room/Team leading: 1 year (preferred)
  
  The role is a full time, permanent position, working 40hrs per week, on various shift patterns between our opening hours of 7:30am-6:30pm., 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


• Free lunches and 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


• Multiple free tickets into Mead Open Farm - worth up to £600 per year!


• 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 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


Farm Day Nurseries are 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: £27,664.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift


• Day shift


• Monday to Friday