Join Our Team.
Based in Streatham, Little Cedars Day Nursery is a small home-from-home early years setting.
We are seeking to appoint:
A Preschool Room Leader
(Level 3 or above)
A Baby Room Leader
(Level 3 or above)
Baby Room Practitioners
(Level 2/3)
Preschool Room Practitioners
(Level 2/3)
Toddler Room Practitioners
(Level 2/3)
+ Nursery Nurses and Bank Staff due to the growth and expansion of our setting.
This is a fantastic opportunity for dedicated, enthusiastic nursery workers who can work closely within a growing team. You should possess excellent communication skills and have a calm, approachable nature. As a Little Cedars employee, you will be joining a nursery with ambitious plans, where the staff team is stable, happy, and enthusiastic about creating exceptional experiences for the children within our care.
These positions would suit experienced nursery workers who have previously worked in a similar environment caring for children aged between 3 months – 5 years and is looking for an exciting career opportunity.
Transport links
The Nursery is close to both Streatham train station and Tooting Bec tube station, with bus links from Oval, Kennington, Brixton, Streatham, Clapham, Balham, Croydon and Tooting. There is also free on-street parking around the Nursery.
About the job
Start Date: ASAP
- To assist the management team in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children and effectively manage daily operations of the Nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.
- To work closely with the Room Leaders and other staff members to ensure a smooth running of the daily routine.
- To contribute ideas to planning, ensuring the children receive a high quality of learning and development.
- To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
- To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
- To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures.
- To consistently meet health and safety and environmental health requirements.
About the Nursery
Our Nursery cares for children between 3 months and 5 years. We are open Monday to Friday from 7.45 am to 6.15 pm all year round except for closure on public bank holidays and a week between Christmas and New Year.
Our Nursery aims to provide a happy, home-away-from-home environment for all children in our care, emphasising individual attention and learning through play. Our philosophy is that a child should be comfortable, safe and healthy in a stimulating and educational environment.
We aim to work in partnership with all parents to provide a service that will reach their individual needs.
The staff we employ are with us because of their genuine love of children, others are “training on the job” and some have a wealth of experience with children during their lifetime.
Why Join Little Cedars Day Nursery?
You will be joining a growing company with ambitious plans. Within this role, you will be supported in a very teamwork-centred environment, where flexibility and hard work are at the centre of our work. You will also be able to grow with Little Cedars with future opportunities to develop your career with us. Plus, you will get a start-up bonus, a day off for your Birthday, monthly incentives, a Christmas bonus, lunch provided, free courses and training, and more!!
Essential Criteria – Qualifications/Experience:
- Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential
- Over one year’s experience working in Early Years – Essential
- Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating – Desirable
- Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Essential
- Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential
Rewards and Benefits*:
- Competitive Salary ranging from £19,000 to £25,000 (Negotiable, depending on experience).
- £350 start-up bonus!
- Up to 28 days of holiday.
- Nursery closure on public bank holidays and a week between Christmas and New Year.
- A day off for your Birthday.
- Lunch provided.
- Staff fun day events.
- Staff recognition incentives.
- Long service awards.
- Progression plans for all staff.
- Discretionary sick pay.
- Internal and external training programme.
- Generous childcare fee discount.
- Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in our nurseries.
- Internal and external training programme.
If you do not have a valid subscription to the DBS Update Service, we will require you to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process.
*Terms and conditions apply
Apply Here.
Join Our Team.
Based in Streatham, Little Cedars Day Nursery is a small home-from-home early years setting.
We are seeking to appoint:
A Preschool Room Leader
(Level 3 or above)
A Baby Room Leader
(Level 3 or above)
Baby Room Practitioners
(Level 2/3)
Preschool Room Practitioners
(Level 2/3)
Toddler Room Practitioners
(Level 2/3)
+ Nursery Nurses and Bank Staff due to the growth and expansion of our setting.
This is a fantastic opportunity for dedicated, enthusiastic nursery workers who can work closely within a growing team. You should possess excellent communication skills and have a calm, approachable nature. As a Little Cedars employee, you will be joining a nursery with ambitious plans, where the staff team is stable, happy, and enthusiastic about creating exceptional experiences for the children within our care.
These positions would suit experienced nursery workers who have previously worked in a similar environment caring for children aged between 3 months – 5 years and is looking for an exciting career opportunity.
Transport links
The Nursery is close to both Streatham train station and Tooting Bec tube station, with bus links from Oval, Kennington, Brixton, Streatham, Clapham, Balham, Croydon and Tooting. There is also free on-street parking around the Nursery.
About the job
Start Date: ASAP
- To assist the management team in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children and effectively manage daily operations of the Nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.
- To work closely with the Room Leaders and other staff members to ensure a smooth running of the daily routine.
- To contribute ideas to planning, ensuring the children receive a high quality of learning and development.
- To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
- To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
- To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures.
- To consistently meet health and safety and environmental health requirements.
About the Nursery
Our Nursery cares for children between 3 months and 5 years. We are open Monday to Friday from 7.45 am to 6.15 pm all year round except for closure on public bank holidays and a week between Christmas and New Year.
Our Nursery aims to provide a happy, home-away-from-home environment for all children in our care, emphasising individual attention and learning through play. Our philosophy is that a child should be comfortable, safe and healthy in a stimulating and educational environment.
We aim to work in partnership with all parents to provide a service that will reach their individual needs.
The staff we employ are with us because of their genuine love of children, others are “training on the job” and some have a wealth of experience with children during their lifetime.
Why Join Little Cedars Day Nursery?
You will be joining a growing company with ambitious plans. Within this role, you will be supported in a very teamwork-centred environment, where flexibility and hard work are at the centre of our work. You will also be able to grow with Little Cedars with future opportunities to develop your career with us. Plus, you will get a start-up bonus, a day off for your Birthday, monthly incentives, a Christmas bonus, lunch provided, free courses and training, and more!!
Essential Criteria – Qualifications/Experience:
- Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential
- Over one year’s experience working in Early Years – Essential
- Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating – Desirable
- Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Essential
- Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential
Rewards and Benefits*:
- Competitive Salary ranging from £19,000 to £25,000 (Negotiable, depending on experience).
- £350 start-up bonus!
- Up to 22 days of holiday.
- Nursery closure on public bank holidays and a week between Christmas and New Year.
- A day off for your Birthday.
- Lunch provided.
- Staff fun day events.
- Staff recognition incentives.
- Long service awards.
- Progression plans for all staff.
- Discretionary sick pay.
- Internal and external training programme.
- Generous childcare fee discount for staff 50% off.
- Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in our nurseries.
- Internal and external training programme.
If you do not have a valid subscription to the DBS Update Service, we will require you to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process.
*Terms and conditions apply
