Room-based Deputy Manager

Amor Hire Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Room-Based Deputy Manager for a nursery in the Romford area. This full-time position involves supporting the Nursery Manager and Room Leader to maintain high standards of care and education, implementing the EYFS curriculum, and developing staff. Essential qualifications include a full Early Years Level 3 qualification and supervisory experience in a nursery setting. The role entails effective communication with parents and administrative duties. Salary is negotiable and reflective of experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Early Years Level 3 qualification required.
• Proven supervisory experience in a nursery setting.
• In-depth knowledge of EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager and Room Leader in daily management.
• Drive the effective implementation of the EYFS curriculum.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding and health policies.
• Mentor staff and support their development.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding child progress.
• Assist with administrative duties in room management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership experience in a nursery

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Education

Full and relevant Early Years Level 3 qualification

Job description

Room-Based Deputy Manager Job Specification (Romford Area)

Role: Room-Based Deputy Manager

Location: Romford

Contract: Full-Time

Qualification: Full and relevant Early Years Level 3 (Minimum)

Primary Purpose

To support the Nursery Manager and Room Leader in the daily running and management of a designated room, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, and practice are consistently maintained in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and nursery policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision: Act as the Deputy to the Room Leader, providing supervision and direction to the room team. Take full responsibility for the room in the absence of the Room Leader.
• Curriculum Implementation: Drive the effective implementation of the EYFS curriculum, ensuring high-quality planning, observations, and assessments are carried out for all children.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and evaluate practice within the room, ensuring all safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are adhered to.
• Team Development: Support staff development through mentoring, role-modeling best practice, and contributing to performance reviews.
• Parent Partnership: Maintain strong and professional communication with parents/carers regarding their child's progress and daily life in the nursery.
• Administration: Assist with administrative duties related to room management, staff deployment, and maintaining accurate child records.

Essential Requirements

• Full and relevant Early Years Level 3 qualification (or higher).
• Proven experience working in a supervisory or leadership role within a nursery setting.
• In‑depth knowledge of the EYFS framework, statutory requirements, and current safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Salary is negotiable.