Deputy Room Leader

Vero HR Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

We are the internal recruitment partner for The Peterborough School (thepeterboroughschool.co.uk), a leading Independent Day School set in beautiful grounds close to Peterborough city centre, and are presenting an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Room Leader to join the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate childcare professional with solid early years’ experience to step into a leadership role. Supporting the Room Leader, you will help lead a dedicated team of practitioners in delivering outstanding care and education to children aged from 6 months to 5 years.

As Deputy Room Leader, you will play an essential role in creating a nurturing, engaging and inclusive environment that promotes each child’s learning and development. You’ll take pride in being a positive role model, fostering strong relationships with both children and their families, and ensuring the room run smoothly day-to-day.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Room Leader in the effective daily running of the room, deputising in their absence.
• Assist in leading, inspiring and motivating a team of practitioners and apprentices.
• Deliver high-quality care and learning opportunities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Be a key person for a group of children, maintaining up-to-date online learning journals (Tapestry) and providing regular feedback to families.
• Foster an inclusive, fun and stimulating environment that encourages children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Lead by example, modelling best practice and supporting newer team members and apprentices in their development.
• Organise and lead planning meetings, circle time, outdoor play, and other daily activities.
• Maintain effective communication with parents, professionals, and colleagues.
• Monitor resources and report shortages, ensuring high standards of health, safety, and hygiene.
• Support the implementation of new ideas and curriculum initiatives.
• Attend planning, training, and curriculum meetings, including occasional sessions outside of working hours.

Requirements:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Education
• Proven experience of working within an EYFS setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, early years development, and inclusive practice.
• Additional training such as Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Allergen Awareness, or SEN knowledge is desirable.
• Excellent communication and observation skills.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusion.
• A warm, enthusiastic, and professional attitude with a genuine love for early years education.
• Willingness to attend training and contribute to the ongoing success of the nursery.

Benefits:

• A competitive basic salary dependent on skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Working Hours: 40 hours across Monday-Friday (Shifts: 07:30-16:30, 08:00-17:00, 08:00-18:00 with half a day off)
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and closure over Christmas.
• Staff referral bonus
• 50% discounted nursery fees.
• Free lunches.
• Free use of the fitness suite.
• Free uniform provided.
• Free onsite parking.
• Generous Pension Scheme.
• Learning and progression opportunities, including 3 dedicated paid staff training days across the year.

As part of The Peterborough School, established in 1895, you join a supportive family, with a long history of success. Joining the wider team, you will enjoy further benefits that being part of a thriving workplace brings. The Nursery recently expanded too, signalling the school’s success and ambition for the future.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.