Deputy Room Leader - 38 hours per week - £28,500 per annum

willingcare.vincere.io; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,780 - 37,620; Full time

Job summary

Trades Workforce Solutions is partnering with a Good Ofsted-rated nursery in Reading to recruit a Room Leader at Level 3, with a salary of up to £34,200 and a 42.5-hour week. The role focuses on leading a team to deliver high-quality early years experiences in a warm, supportive environment.

You will guide practice, ensure children feel secure to explore, and develop leadership within the room while maintaining exceptional standards of care and education.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification (as a Room Leader) or equivalent supervisory early years experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of your room and guide and motivate your team to maintain high-quality practice.
• Create an environment where children feel secure to be curious and confident to try new things, supporting development at their own pace.

Education

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner (Room Leader)

Job description

Overview

Room Leader — Up to £34,200 per year | Level 3 | 42.5 Hours per Week

For children, every corner of a nursery can become an opportunity to discover something new.

This Good Ofsted-rated nursery combines a warm, homely atmosphere with exciting spaces that encourage children to create, investigate, and learn through play. From adventurous outdoor areas filled with stimulating activities to a dedicated allotment where children can get hands-on with nature, there is always something new to explore.

Responsibilities

As a Level 3 Room Leader, you'll take the lead in making these experiences meaningful. You'll create an environment where children feel secure enough to be curious, confident enough to try new things, and supported to develop at their own pace.

Alongside leading the day-to-day running of your room, you'll guide and motivate your team, sharing ideas and encouraging high-quality practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced early years professional who wants to make their mark while continuing to develop their leadership career.

Qualifications

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification (as a Room Leader) or equivalent experience in a supervisory early years role.