Deputy room leader

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An outdoor nursery in Horsforth seeks a full-time educator to support the toddler Room Leader in managing a 24-place room. Responsibilities include leadership support, maintaining high standards, and fostering outdoor learning in all weather. Candidates must have a strong commitment to safeguarding and hold a clear enhanced DBS check. Training is provided for continuous professional development. This position is maternity cover with possibilities for retention based on performance.

Benefits

Training for skill development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must be dedicated and passionate about education.
• Willingness to embrace outdoor learning in various weather conditions.
• Cleared enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the toddler Room Leader with daily operations.
• Provide leadership support during the absence of the Room Leader.
• Ensure highest standards of practice in the room.

Job description

We are seeking a full time dedicated and passionate educator to support the toddler Room Leader in overseeing the operation of our 24-place 2-3s room. This role involves providing leadership support within the designated room, assisting the team, and ensuring the highest standards of practice are maintained at all times. In the absence of the room leader, you will take on the responsibility of leading the room.
The hours will be compressed into 4 days with a day off.

As an outdoor nursery with a strong commitment to the Forest School ethos, we begin this approach within the baby room and then even further in the toddler room with an open door policy. Candidates must be willing to embrace outdoor learning in all weather conditions, supporting both the children and staff in fostering resilience.

Safeguarding is of paramount importance at our nursery, and we have established rigorous procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of all children. A clear, enhanced DBS check is a requirement for this position.

We provide training to support the development of your knowledge and skills in our unique ethos, with a dedicated Training Manager to facilitate continuous professional development.

The position is maternity cover; However, we will always try keep staff on who perform well