Deputy Room Lead

Isbi; York (York County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rise Nursery at St Peter’s School is seeking a Deputy Room Leader to support the Room Leader in delivering high-quality early years provision for children aged six months to three years. You will help lead the room, mentor staff, and build strong partnerships with families.

Starting January 2027, with two weeks of in-house training prior to the Rise opening, the role requires commitment to safeguarding, a nurturing environment, and collaboration with the Nursery Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Experience with EYFS provision and nursery settings.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a room-based environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of high-quality EYFS provision and monitor children’s progress.
• Act as a keyperson and build strong relationships with children and families.
• Support daily room operations and maintain high standards of care, health, safety and hygiene.
• Lead the room in the Room Leader’s absence and mentor educators and apprentices.
• Develop positive partnerships with parents and carers and share information on wellbeing and development.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS and nursery policies and safeguarding procedures.

Job description

Reports to: Room Leader, Deputy Nursery Manager and Nursery Manager Salary: Competitive Working days: 8am - 5pm / Monday - Friday (42.5hrs/week) Works with: Nursery Leadership Team, Early Years Educators and Apprentices Location: The Rise Nursery at St Peter’s School Start Date: January 2027 (with two weeks of in-house training with our Nursery Manager prior to the Rise opening)

Purpose of the Role

To support the Room Leader in ensuring the highest standards of care, learning and development for children aged six months to three years. The Deputy Room Leader will help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment, support colleagues within the room and build strong partnerships with families.The Deputy Room Leader will lead the room in the Room Leader’s absence, including on their designated day off, during holidays and other periods of absence.

Key Responsibilities

Educational Leadership

Support the planning and delivery of high-quality EYFS provision. Monitor children’s progress and contribute to positive learning outcomes. Act as a keyperson, building strong relationships with children and families. Support an inclusive environment that meets individual children’s needs.

Room Leadership

Support the day-to-day running of the room, ensuring routines, ratios and high standards are maintained.

Lead the room confidently in the absence of the Room Leader.

Maintain excellent standards of care, health, safety and hygiene. Support the creation of an engaging and well-organised learning environment in line with the ethos and pedagogical approach of The Rise Nursery. Work collaboratively with the Room Leader to ensure consistency in practice and standards throughout the week.

Staff Support

Support and role-model high-quality practice for colleagues. Assist with the mentoring and development of educators and apprentices. Contribute to team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives

Parent Partnerships

Develop positive relationships with parents and carers. Share information about children’s wellbeing and development. Support effective communication between home and nursery.

Compliance & Safeguarding

Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures. Maintain accurate records and documentation. Ensure compliance with EYFS, Ofsted and nursery policies.

General

• Health & Safety - You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, St Peter’s School’s Health and Safety policy.
• School values - You have a duty to ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the school’s core values and mission.
• You will need to be aware and comply with school rules, policies and procedures at all times including, but not limited to, those relating to safeguarding, conduct, equality and data protection. St Peter’s School strives to be diverse and inclusive. We encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the school. The school is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and pupils. This means that employees are treated fairly, irrespective of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, gender, marital status or other reason. The post holder is expected to always comply with the provisions set out in law and the St Peter’s policies on equality and diversity. The school is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Note: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities associated with the post. The post holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.