Children at the centre
Responsive care, secure relationships and meaningful play shape children’s experience of nursery.
EARLY YEARS JOBS IN ENFIELD
Careers.
Join our team.
Good care begins with people who care about doing their work well.
At Cedar Grove Day Nursery, our team helps children feel secure, included and ready to explore. We’re looking for capable early years professionals who bring thoughtful practice, clear communication and a commitment to safeguarding.
Explore our nursery manager, classroom-based deputy manager and qualified practitioner opportunities in Enfield, North London.
192–194 Lancaster Road, Enfield EN2 0JH Babies, Teenies, Toddlers and Preschool 3 months to 5 years
WORKING AT CEDAR GROVE
The way we work.
A nursery team works well when people share clear standards and support each other in everyday practice.
Practice to take pride in
We value safeguarding knowledge, professional judgement and the care taken over everyday routines.
A team that works together
Clear handovers, constructive feedback and mutual respect help us provide consistent care.
Partnership with families
We listen, communicate thoughtfully and work with parents to understand each child.
OUR CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Find your next role.
Read the full job description and person specification, then tell us about the role that interests you.
Nursery leadership
Nursery Manager
Enfield, North London
Lead the nursery's day-to-day operation, support a confident team and maintain strong care, education and safeguarding practice. Be a visible leader in the rooms, working closely with the Director.
Indicative remuneration
£45,000 per annum
For candidates meeting the full role expectations. Offers may be lower following assessment; all essential requirements must be met. Pay is agreed before an offer is accepted.
How we assess payApproved early years Level 3 or above, with applicable manager requirements. Confident leadership and previous direct involvement in an early years Ofsted inspection are essential.
- Safeguarding and operational leadership
- Curriculum quality and inclusion
- Staff supervision, coaching and improvement
Classroom-based leadership
Deputy Nursery Manager
Enfield, North London
A predominantly classroom-based role, working directly with children and alongside practitioners throughout the day. Model excellent practice, support the Manager and take charge within agreed authority when needed.
Indicative remuneration
£18 per hour
For candidates meeting the full role expectations. Offers may be lower following assessment; all essential requirements must be met. Pay is agreed before an offer is accepted.
How we assess payCedar Grove requires an approved early years Level 3 or above for this post. Confident classroom leadership, professional decision-making and the ability to take charge are essential.
- Ongoing, hands-on work in nursery rooms
- Practical leadership and support for colleagues
- Day-to-day management cover
Care and early education
Qualified Early Years Practitioner
Enfield, North London
Provide responsive care and purposeful play, build secure relationships and support children's learning and independence. Work with your room team and families, taking key-person responsibility as allocated.
Indicative remuneration
£15 per hour
For candidates meeting the full role expectations. Offers may be lower following assessment; all essential requirements must be met. Pay is agreed before an offer is accepted.
How we assess payApproved Level 2 or Level 3, with deployment reflecting verified qualification and ratio eligibility.
- Warm, attentive care and meaningful learning
- Key-person relationships and family partnership
- Inclusive practice and children's progress
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SALARY AND REMUNERATION
Clear expectations.
A considered offer.
We recognise relevant qualifications, professional experience, practical skills and demonstrated competency.
The figures shown are indicative pay for candidates who demonstrate the full experience, skills and competencies described. Individual offers may be lower following an objective assessment of relevant qualifications, experience, practical ability and demonstrated competency. Every appointee must meet all essential requirements for the role. All offers meet applicable minimum-wage requirements. Actual pay is discussed and confirmed clearly in writing before an offer is accepted and employment begins.
If someone does not meet a role’s essential requirements, we may discuss another suitable position. A lower salary never replaces mandatory qualifications or suitability requirements.
Probation and performance review
Our usual initial probationary period is 6 months, subject to the agreed written employment terms. Any extension follows those terms. Statutory rights continue to apply.
Reviews consider practical competence, safeguarding, EYFS practice, professional conduct, reliability, communication and teamwork, with leadership responsibilities assessed where relevant. A remuneration review does not guarantee an increase.
SAFE RECRUITMENT. FAIR OPPORTUNITY.
Care begins
with safeguarding.
Cedar Grove Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare. All appointments depend on satisfactory safer recruitment checks, including identity and right to work, qualification verification, references, an enhanced DBS check including the Children’s Barred List, and relevant suitability and overseas checks.
Required checks must be completed before starting work. It is a criminal offence for a barred person to apply for regulated activity with children. Protected convictions and cautions must not be disclosed or taken into account.
We assess applicants against the requirements of the role without unlawful discrimination. Please contact the Nursery Manager if you need reasonable adjustments to take part in recruitment.
STAFF APPLICATION FORM
Apply to
Cedar Grove.
Ready to apply? Download our staff application form, complete the applicant sections and email it back to us with your CV. Please read the recruitment privacy information before completing your form.
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LET’S START A CONVERSATION
Interested in
joining our team?
Send a brief introduction, your relevant qualifications and experience, and the position you’re interested in. We’d be pleased to hear from you. To apply, download and return our staff application form.
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Privacy information for careers enquiries and applications
Cedar Grove Day Nursery Limited is responsible for the information you send. We use your contact details, employment and education history, qualifications, supporting information, referees and message to respond, assess your suitability for the position you identify and manage recruitment.
We rely on steps you ask us to take towards employment and our legitimate interest in responding to recruitment enquiries and assessing suitability fairly. Role-relevant references and other checks needed to meet legal duties are explained at the appropriate recruitment stage. Relevant information may be checked with your referees and checking bodies as part of that process.
Enquiries and completed applications are received by email. This page does not upload or submit completed applications. Access is restricted to authorised people dealing with recruitment; email providers process information needed to deliver the correspondence. Information is retained for handling the enquiry or application and any resulting recruitment, and where needed to meet legal duties or resolve a related complaint. The applicable retention periods or specific criteria can be requested from the Nursery Manager; children’s nursery-record retention periods do not apply to applicants. If appointed, relevant information becomes part of your staff file.
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