Deputy Room Leader

Share Space Studio; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading daycare provider in London seeks a passionate Deputy Room Leader to join their team. The role involves fostering positive relationships in a class of toddlers and ensuring children's well-being. Candidates must hold a Level 3 qualification and have experience working with children. The position offers a competitive salary of £30-31,000 and additional benefits, including paid training and health insurance.

Benefits

35 days holiday a year

50% off childcare fees

Vitality Health Insurance

Paid training

Qualifications

• Relevant early years qualification (level 3 or above).
• Previous experience working with children of all ages.
• Genuine passion about education and changing children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
• Innovate with activities to challenge children's learning.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of the children.
• Take on Room Leader role in their absence.

Skills

Passion for education

Positive outlook

Ability to innovate with activities

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent

Job description

Company description

Greenwood is a group of pioneering day nurseries in London, dedicated to providing exceptional childcare services for children aged 12 months to 5 years old. With our own Greenwood Philosophy and unique project-based curriculum focused on Planet Earth, we are not just a daycare, but a place where children can grow, learn, and thrive. We offer five meals a day, cooked by our school chef with organic and free-range products, and celebrate seasonal produce. We also provide a supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment for our team of dedicated educators.

Job description

Do you want to make an impact on children's lives and be part of an amazing team? We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Deputy Room Leader to join our class of toddlers and join in our mission to shape young minds and build a better future!

• As a Deputy Room Leader you will promote positive relationships with parents, children, and colleagues, in the class of 2-3 year olds
• Innovate with activities, and constantly challenge your children's learning and development
• Be willing to move to different age groups as required
• Work effectively and cooperatively alongside our tight-knit team and ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children at all times
• Support the team in building relationships with a small group of children and their families according to the EYFS and our own Greenwood Philosophy
• Take on Room Leader role in their absence
• Work on a shift pattern Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week with a 1-hour lunch break per day

We also offer

• A competitive salary of £30-31,000 per annum
• 35 days holiday a year (including bank holidays and nursery closure between Christmas and New Year)
• Paid training, including 2 inset days per year, funding, and paid time off for Forest School/Leadership training to members of staff that show strength and dedication in these areas
• 5 days full sick pay
• Comprehensive Vitality Health Insurance when you have worked with us for two years
• 50% off childcare fees, plus another 10% for every year you work with us

Successful applicants will

• Be someone who is genuinely passionate about education and changing children\'s lives
• Have a relevant early years qualification (level 3 or above)
• Have previous experience working with children of all ages
• Have a positive outlook (someone who always sees the glass as half full)

If you want to be part of an exceptional team that is dedicated to providing outstanding childcare services and making a difference in children\'s lives, apply now!

Job details

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: £30-31,000.00 per year
• Benefits: Childcare, Company events, Company pension, Cycle to work scheme, Employee discount, Health & wellbeing programme, Private medical insurance, Sick pay
• Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday
• Licence/Certification: Level 3 Early Years Educator or full and relevant equivalent (required)
• Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)