Deputy Manager/Room leader

Tinies; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Sidcup seeks a Deputy Manager/Room Leader to oversee a team in delivering high-quality care and education for children aged 3+. Responsibilities include managing the room, planning activities, and ensuring excellent standards of practice. Join a supportive team dedicated to staff welfare.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

Free onsite training

Welcoming team environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a room leader within a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of Ofsted and EYFS guidelines.
• Ability to manage a workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the three-year-old room and oversee the teaching team.
• Plan stimulating activities that support individual learning experiences.
• Delegate tasks and conduct team observations.

Skills

Childcare management

Team leadership

Communication

Initiative

Education

Level 3+ in childcare

Job description

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Job description

Deputy Manager/Room leader Needed ASAP Sidcup - £13 gross per hour.

We are currently hiring for a Deputy Manager/Room Leader for our amazing setting in Sidcup (DA15). Our nursery aims to ensure that every child in our care has a nurturing , resourceful environment to be able to achieve their greatest potential emotionally, physically and mentally for children aged 3 months - 5 years old. We are located a 8 minute walk from Sidcup station and a 4 minute walk from all local bus routes on the high street.

We are on the look out for a deputy manager/room leader to join our setting in our three year old room looking after ages 3+ years. Our setting is also open between 7.15am-6pm.

As a Deputy Manager/Room leader your main tasks and duties would include:

To run and manage our rising three year old room and over see your team to ensure high quality teaching, learning and care for all children.

Planning fun and stimulating activities that reflect and support children's individual learning experiences and next steps.

The lead practitioner is responsible for delegating the team, arranging room meetings carrying out room/ team observations and feeding back, planning the environment of the room and monitoring impact, implementing new ideas to support best practice.

Working as part of a team

Implementing "Outstanding" practice

Displaying high levels of interaction with children and showing good use of initiative and leadership

Overseeing observation and assessments

Implementing the Nursery's visions and values and working closely with the Nursery Manager.

Your role will also include being a key person to a group of children and you will need to liaise and work closely with Parents and Carers.

Candidate Requirements:

Level 3+ in childcare
Experience within a setting as a room leader
Able to manage a workload
Ofsted and EYFS knowledge
Happy to communicate with parents/carers and other governing bodies

In return we can offer you:

Competitive starting salary
Free uniform
Company pension scheme
Free onsite training
Most importantly: a welcoming and lovely team who believe staff welfare is the most important thing!

Salary: £13 gross PH +

We are holding interviews now and looking for someone to start ASAP.