Deputy Room Leader: Lead Playful Learning and Team Support

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Discounted childcare

Competitive annual leave

Paid enhanced DBS check

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent

Job description

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.