Deputy Room Lead Nursery Nurse

Nurse Seekers; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established childcare provider is seeking a Deputy Room Lead Nursery Nurse to join their team in Bournemouth. This role offers a unique work-life balance with split shifts and a supportive environment focused on early childhood education. You will lead activities, foster relationships with families, and ensure the safety and happiness of children. Enjoy benefits such as performance bonuses, flexible hours, and training opportunities. If you are passionate about nurturing young minds and making a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Performance-based Christmas Bonuses

Monthly Training Bonus

30% off childcare fees

Flexible working hours

Long service recognition

Additional sickness allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in childcare.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize activities for children.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children at all times.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Childcare Knowledge

Safeguarding Knowledge

Education

Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Nurse Seekers are proud to be working on behalf of a quality Afterschool and Holiday Club Childcare provider who provide wraparound care. They are looking to employ a Deputy Room Lead Nursery Nurse for their excellent settings based in the Bournemouth area. This is a unique opportunity as you will only be working split shifts, offering an easy work/personal life balance.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Over 2 Years' Experience in Childcare (Minimum Level 3 or equivalent in Childcare)
2. Strong leadership skills
3. A passion for early childhood education and development
4. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with parents, staff, and the wider community
5. Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety standards

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead activities as directed.
2. Organise and run activities that engage and inspire children.
3. Support colleagues in their responsibilities as necessary.
4. Keywork effectively, building and maintaining positive relationships with families, keeping tidy and accurate records, planning personalized play, and evaluating it for further play opportunities.
5. Ensure the overall happiness and well-being of children.
6. Be alert to safeguarding and child protection issues, ensuring the welfare and safety of children attending the setting, following safeguarding procedures.
7. Assist in school pick-ups as necessary.
8. Maintain children's wellbeing, health, and safety, promoting good practice within the setting, and report any concerns to the setting manager/deputy manager.
9. Ensure that Club policies and the Early Years Foundation Stage are adhered to at all times.

Benefits

1. Performance-based Christmas Bonuses paid to all staff.
2. Prizes for performance-related achievements.
3. Monthly Training Bonus.
4. Access to 24-hour support line, advice, and counselling services.
5. Eligibility for 30% off childcare fees.
6. Long service recognition with an extra half day holiday for each full year completed, up to a maximum of one full week holiday.
7. Additional 5 days sickness allowance for parents with children aged 13 or under.
8. Flexible working hours for a better work/personal life balance.

If this sounds like the vacancy you have been looking for, please call Matthew or one of our Nursery Team on # # or register your details.