Senior EY Practitioner / Deputy Room Leader

UCM Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent professional development

Training

Employee benefits

Job summary

UCM Education is seeking an experienced Senior Early Years Practitioner / Deputy Room Lead for a private nursery in Deptford, Greenwich. You will assist the Room Leader, lead the team in their absence and deliver engaging EYFS activities within a four-day working pattern.

The role requires a Level 3 EYFS qualification and solid nursery experience, with strong safeguarding knowledge and excellent communication and teamwork skills to support colleagues and families.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification and nursery experience required.
• Strong EYFS, safeguarding and child development knowledge.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Room Leader with daily running of the room.
• Act as deputy in Room Leader's absence.
• Lead, support and motivate the wider Early Years team.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate EYFS activities.
• Support children's learning and wellbeing.
• Build relationships with children and families as key person.
• Complete observations and record learning progress.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety.
• Contribute to a positive nursery environment.
• Support development of the setting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Early Years Practitioner / Deputy Room Lead to join a well-established private nursery in Deptford, within the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional looking to take on greater responsibility within a room and play an active role in supporting the wider nursery team. The setting offers a four-day working pattern, excellent professional development opportunities and a range of employee benefits, creating a supportive environment where staff can continue to grow in their careers.

You will be:

• Supporting the Room Leader with the effective day-to-day running of the room
• Taking responsibility for the room in the Room Leader’s absence
• Helping to lead, support and motivate the wider Early Years team
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
• Supporting children’s individual learning, development and wellbeing
• Acting as a key person and maintaining strong relationships with children and their families
• Completing observations, assessments and learning records to support children’s progress
• Promoting high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and quality of care
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive and stimulating nursery environment
• Supporting the Room Leader and management team with the continued development of the setting

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have solid experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting. You will have a strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development, alongside the confidence to support colleagues and take on additional responsibilities. Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills are essential.

Salary: £27,686–£31,143 depending on weekly hours

Working pattern: Four-day working week available

• Benefits: Excellent professional development, training and employee benefits

About UCM Education

UCM Education works closely with nurseries and schools across the UK to place education professionals into roles where they can thrive. Due to the volume of applications received, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment