We are a high quality, Welsh and English, fully Organic, Montessori style Day Nursery situated in the city centre of Cardiff (Pontcanna and Roath), Canton and Cardiff Bay as well as our beautiful new nursery in Penarth.

We have a variety of exciting new opportunities within the Green Giraffe Nursery Group and the chance for experienced early years educators to join our leadership team as Playroom Managers and Deputy Playroom Managers.

We aim to recruit the best in the business. Therefore you need to be highly motivated and passionate about delivering exceptional childcare and wonderful learning experience. We invest wholeheartedly in our staff, supporting and encouraging them to learn and grow by providing them with up-to-date training and advice and we are offering above average salary.

If you are interested in pursuing this early years opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

• Qualified Nursery practitioner (Level 3 CCLD, Early Years Degree with EYPS or equivalent)
• Welsh Speaking is desirable but not essential.
• 2 years experience working with children in the Early Years Knowledgeable and experienced Early Years Educator
• Show leadership qualities and abilities
• Experience with planning for environment and children's individual needs and undertaking high quality observations
• Knowledgeable on the National Minimum Standards and Policies and Procedures
• Two recent references are required; one of which must be from an educational setting Interest in the Montessori Method of teaching

We are looking for nursery professionals with the following skills:

• Excellent communication skills with children, staff and parents
• Excellent observational skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent mentoring and training skills
• Above average organisational skills with the ability to work on your own

Staff Incentives:

• 4 day working week (7.30-6.00pm- 40 hours)
• No weekends
• 50% of childcare fees
• Health Insurance and discounts
• Team building events
• Holiday allowance increases with years of service.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Continual Professional development
• Inhouse Montessori Training

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Schedule: 10 hour shift No weekends