Deputy Room Leader - Camden

Protocol Education Ltd; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Camden seeks an enthusiastic Deputy Room Leader to support the Room Leader in providing a stimulating environment for children aged 0–5. The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, has experience in a nursery or leadership role, and is passionate about child development. This full-time position offers opportunities for career growth and ongoing training.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD and free training opportunities

Weekly pay through PAYE

Friendly, well-established nursery

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a nursery or leadership role.
• Confident communicator with excellent organizational skills.
• Deep understanding of safeguarding, inclusion, and child development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team of practitioners.
• Create and deliver activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Oversee key children's progress and maintain high standards of care.
• Support with planning, record-keeping, and staff mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Nurturing approach

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Deputy Room Leader – Camden

Location: Camden, London
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Love leading by example? Confident with the EYFS and ready to inspire others? This could be your next move.

A wonderful private nursery in Camden is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Room Leader to support their Room Leader in creating a warm, stimulating, and engaging environment for children aged 0–5.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and supporting a small team of practitioners
• Creating and delivering inspiring activities aligned with the EYFS framework
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers
• Overseeing key children’s progress and maintaining high standards of care
• Supporting with planning, record-keeping, and staff mentoring

What we’re looking for:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a nursery or leadership role (or ready to step up!)
• A confident communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Deep understanding of safeguarding, inclusion, and child development
• A nurturing approach and a passion for helping children (and colleagues) thrive

What’s in it for you:

• Friendly, well-established nursery with fantastic facilities
• Genuine scope for career growth and leadership development
• Ongoing CPD and free Protocol Education training opportunities
• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies

If you’re ready to take the next step in your early years journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or drop Aamir a message at [e-mail] for more info.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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