Early Years Room Leader

Job summary

Join Our Wonderful Team as a Room Lead at Sancton Wood Nursery, Cambridge! We're excited to welcome a Room Lead to our expanding, vibrant nursery family in Cambridge.

Our newly refurbished nursery is perfectly located near the train station, with convenient on-site bike and car parking. Sancton Wood Nursery is a nurturing, family-friendly environment, supporting children aged 12 months to 4 years, and is celebrated for its outstanding approach to each child's social and emotional development.

Our spacious outdoor garden is a magical space for little explorers! With Forest School sessions, a large climbing frame, a water pump, and a sandpit, children have endless opportunities to develop physically, creatively, and socially in a safe and inspiring setting.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with children and excited about opportunities for professional growth and development.

The Role:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm (with flexible early/late start or finish rota)

• Nursery open 48 weeks a year, closed at Christmas, Easter, and two weeks in August

• Additional 5 days holiday plus public holidays outside of nursery closures

Essential Requirements:

• Level 3 (or equivalent) in EYFS or above

• Experience working with 1-2-year-olds

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a Room Lead or supervisory role

• Paediatric first aid qualification

If you're ready to make a real difference in children's lives in a warm, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Be part of a friendly, collaborative, and supportive team where your contributions truly matter.

• Enjoy a competitive salary with Dukes Nursery, School and College discounts.

• Grow your skills with continuing professional development, including 4 dedicated INSET days each year.

• Free lunch, every day, all year round - because happy staff make happy children!

• Look after your wellbeing with discounts on gym memberships and access to our Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and financial support.

• Super convenient location - just a 2-minute walk from Cambridge Station!

• Get active with our Cycle to Work scheme.

• Celebrate the festive season at our annual Christmas party.