Deputy Room Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Room Leader to join a well-established nursery committed to providing exceptional childcare and education creating a nurturing, inclusive, and high-quality environment for children.

As a Deputy Room Leader, you will be supporting the management of the baby room and assisting in delivering exceptional care and education for young children.

This full-time role offers a salary of £29,000 and benefits.

You Will Be Responsible For:

? Supporting the room leader in day-to-day management of the baby room.
? Planning and supervising activities tailored to the children's developmental needs.
? Acting as key person for allocated children, ensuring their progress and wellbeing.
? Maintaining accurate observations, assessments, and records.
? Upholding safeguarding and health & safety standards at all times.
? Building positive relationships with children, parents, colleagues, and external professionals.
? Contributing to the quality and environment of the nursery to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage standards.


What We Are Looking For:

? Previously worked as a Room Leader, Third in Charge, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse or n a similar role.
? Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
? Paediatric First Aid certification.
? Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
? Knowledge of safeguarding practices and child protection procedures.
? Experience working in a nursery or early years setting, supporting children's learning and development.
? Ability to support children with SEND and work in partnership with parents.
? Good organisational skills, ability to manage time effectively, and maintain accurate records.
? Flexible, enthusiastic, professional, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
? Knowledge or experience of using digital learning platforms is desirable.


What's on Offer:

? Competitive salary.
? Company pension scheme.