A well-established early years nursery in Hendon is looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Room Leader to join their friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Early Years Practitioner ready to take the next step into a leadership role while continuing to deliver high-quality childcare and early education.
The nursery offers a spacious and well-resourced environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn through play, and develop in a safe, nurturing setting.
The Role Deputy Room Leader
As a Deputy Room Leader, you will support the Room Leader with the daily running of the nursery room, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding. You will play a key role in delivering engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) while supporting colleagues and acting as a positive role model for children.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Room Leader with the day-to-day management of the nursery room
Deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
Provide high-quality early years education and childcare
Support childrens learning, development, and wellbeing
Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery practice
Assist with observations, planning, and assessments
Step into the Room Leader role when required
Requirements
Minimum 2 years experience in a nursery or early years setting
Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Experience supporting room leadership or senior practitioners
Passion for early years education and childcare
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Enthusiastic, proactive, and engaging with children
Right to work in the UK
Benefits
Salary up to £29,000 per year ( salary can be negotiated for the right candidate)
3 days paid sick leave
Private medical insurance
Staff perks and discounts (coffee shops, cinema tickets and more)
Fresh hot lunch prepared daily by an on-site chef
Complimentary fresh fruit for staff
Gym membership discounts
CPD and career development opportunities
Team training week and team-building activities
Employer pension contributions
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Paid birthday leave
Free uniform
10% childcare discount
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If you are an experienced Early Years Practitioner, Senior Nursery Practitioner, or Nursery Room Leader looking to progress into a Deputy Room Leader role in Hendon, we would love to hear from you.
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