Deputy Room Leader

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Watford; Presencial; GBP 23.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company pension scheme

Discounted childcare

Competitive annual leave

Paid enhanced DBS check

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Career progression opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a Deputy Room Leader to join a welcoming nursery in Watford. You will support the Room Leader, plan play-based learning in line with the EYFS and help maintain high standards of care and safeguarding.

You will work with practitioners to foster child-led development, build relationships with families, and take on leadership duties when needed. A Level 3 Early Years qualification and nursery experience are essential.

Formación

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent is essential
• Experience as a Senior Nursery Practitioner or Deputy Room Leader or ready to progress
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development
• Confidence supporting and guiding other practitioners

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Room Leader with the day-to-day running of the room
• Support and guide practitioners to maintain high standards of care and education
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities in line with the EYFS
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and individual development
• Make the most of the nursery's spacious indoor areas and all-weather outdoor gardens
• Support observations, assessments and children's individual learning plans
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Step into additional leadership responsibilities when required
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and nursery practice

Conocimientos

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and develop your leadership skills within a welcoming, well-equipped nursery?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Room Leader to join a nursery that encourages curiosity, creativity and learning through play. With large open-plan rooms, excellent learning resources and all-weather outdoor gardens, children have plenty of opportunities to explore, build confidence and develop new skills throughout the year.

Working closely with the Room Leader, you'll help create engaging learning experiences, support fellow practitioners and ensure every child receives the care and encouragement they need to thrive.

What's On Offer

• Company pension scheme
• Discounted childcare
• Competitive annual leave
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities

Supporting the Room Leader

• Assist the Room Leader with the day-to-day running of the room
• Support and guide practitioners to maintain high standards of care and education
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities in line with the EYFS
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and individual development
• Make the most of the nursery's spacious indoor areas and all-weather outdoor gardens
• Support observations, assessments and children's individual learning plans
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Step into additional leadership responsibilities when required
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and nursery practice

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL270813/JG

What We're Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent – essential
• Previous experience as a Senior Nursery Practitioner, Deputy Room Leader or experienced Nursery Practitioner ready to progress
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development
• Confidence supporting and guiding other practitioners
• A passion for child-led learning and encouraging children's independence
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills
• A warm, nurturing and proactive approach