Deputy Room Leader

Step Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a committed Deputy Room Leader for a busy nursery in Greater London. The role involves leading a team, ensuring high standards of care and education, and supporting children's development. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and at least two years of experience. Join a supportive team and enjoy exclusive benefits.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive wellness services

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an early years setting.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and child development.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities.
• Lead the room in absence of the Room Leader.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Are you an experienced early years practitioner ready to step up into a leadership role? We are looking for a committed and confident Deputy Room Leader to help lead and inspire a team in a busy, high-quality nursery setting. Beginning ASAP.

Duties as Deputy Room Leader:

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities

• Provide a high standard of care and education, in line with the EYFS

• Lead the room in the absence of the Room Leader

• Supervise and mentor other staff in the room

• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and hygiene procedures are always followed

• Contribute to observations and assessments of children’s development

Ideal Deputy Room Leader:

• A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an early years setting

• A good understanding of the EYFS and child development

• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills as a Deputy Room Leader

• A warm, positive, and professional approach

• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection (training provided if needed)

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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