Early Years Educator

1 week ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Queens' College Day Nursery Full time

**DO SOMETHING BIG, WORK WITH SMALL CHILDREN**

Queens' College Day Nursery is a small **25 place Day Nursery** situated in central Cambridge (Newnham) and is a beautiful, purpose-built property in a quiet and pretty location, surrounded by beautiful greenery, trees and wildlife, with wonderful access to woodland walks and outdoor facilities.

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 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 Practitioners?**
- 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
- An outstanding play and learning environment
- A dedicated, professional, friendly and experienced team
- Large, well-resourced play rooms and natural outdoor spaces
- Full and part time roles available
- Great rates of pay
- Free parking
- Staff uniform
- Generous holiday allowance and loyalty system

**What will I be doing as a Nursery Practitioner?**
- 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 2 or 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.

**What are the working hours?**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,150.00-£26,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 41.25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

School type:

- Day nursery

Licence/Certification:

- Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification (required)

Work Location: In person

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