Position Overview
Join Our Team as a Deputy Room Leader! Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Poppleton, we’re looking for a Level 3 Qualified Deputy Room Leader to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!
To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
We are unable to offer sponsorship.
Benefits
* Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
* Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
* Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses.
* Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
* Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long‑service awards.
* Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.
Pay & Working Hours
Pay: £13.54 per hour. Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 38 hours over 4 days per week.
Location
Little Green Rascals Children's Day Nursery Poppleton, Dodsworth Hall, Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, North Yorkshire, YO26 6HR
About Our Nursery
Nestled in the charming village of Poppleton, our nursery is a haven for outdoor exploration and learning in nature. Each day, we welcome up to 43 children into our nurturing environment designed to feel like a second home. We prioritise natural, locally sourced, and organic products in our meals and skincare, ensuring everything is free from unnecessary additives – it’s part of the Little Green Rascals ethos. We are situated on the main street in Poppleton, just 5 mins off the A59 and York outer ring road with parking available too.
Role Responsibilities
* Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
* Plan and deliver engaging, play‑based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
* Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
* Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
* Support the day‑to‑day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.
* Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others.
EEO Statement
The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.
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