• Cherry Tree House, Grainger Park Road, Newcastle NE4 8SX

• Copper Beech House, Ashbrooke, Sunderland SR2 7TW

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Cedars Nursery is a well established and respected childcare provider. Opened in 1996, thousands of families have trusted us to deliver outstanding care and education for their family.

 

We are particularly known for our exceptional baby care and operate three age groups, from 6 months to 24 months, two to three years old and a large pre-school, all led by experience room leaders. We are an engaging and professional nursery with a modern mindset and a goal to provide a safe and stimulating environment for all children.

We believe in learning through play both indoors and outdoors in our extensive gardens and allotment. We work closely with parents, carers and childcare professionals utilising our bespoke software to ensure the very best outcome for all children. Our parents and carers have rated our Nursery as 10/10 on daynurseries.co.uk (correct as of January 2025).

Our work environment includes:

 

• Passionate staff teams in a large 70+ place nurseries

• Free on-site parking

• Easily accessible on public transport

• Staff children are welcome and receive a discount off fees

• Free food provided for all staff

• Free uniform provided

• Training provided in Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene Level 2, Food Allergy Awareness and other career enhancing courses.

 

We're looking for caring and dedicated professionals to join our Nursery Nurse team. The ideal candidates will be passionate about facilitating the children's learning, providing quality care and communicating with parents.

The successful candidates will help to support children with a wide range of needs and interests, and will enjoy professional benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing training and career certainty. To check if your qualification makes you eligible for this position please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-and-ratios prior to applying.

Benefits:

 

• Subsidised childcare

• Company events

• Company pension scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Flexible working

• Four day working week

 

Qualifications:

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• NVQ level 3 in Children’s Learning and Development

• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)

• CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

• BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development

• Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

 

Experience:

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• Nursery: 2+ years (essential)

• Childcare: 2+ years (essential)

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Open: Monday to Friday

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Job Type: Full Time (4 days), Term Time, Part-time all Permanent positions

Salary: up to £25,000pa for a four day week, depending on age and qualifications.