At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the nursery's daily operations and create engaging learning experiences for children.
- Company: Join a highly reputable educational sector client with a nurturing environment.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, term time only, and competitive salary.
- Other info: Flexible, creative, and team-focused individuals will thrive in this role.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role and make a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and previous nursery experience required.
The predicted salary is between 26566 - 32470 £ per year.
We are very pleased to be working alongside our highly reputable educational sector client as they seek to recruit a Nursery Deputy Room Leader to join them on a permanent basis in November 2026. The workplace is based around 7 miles north of Haywards Heath.
Part Time permanent role - Term time only. Monday 8am-4pm, Tuesday 8am-5pm and Wednesday 8am-5pm. 26 hours per week during term time only. Salary - £15,125 per year for 26 hours per week term time only. The job holder will need to drive and have their own transport due to the rural workplace location. Role is subject to successful DBS screening.
Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for the opportunity to progress into a leadership role? Do you thrive in a nurturing, creative, and child-centred environment? Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Deputy Room Leader to join their outstanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for an Early Years professional who is ready for promotion and keen to develop their leadership skills within a highly respected setting.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Supporting the effective day-to-day running of the nursery room
- Helping to create engaging learning experiences
- Ensuring the highest standards of care and education for young children
- Working closely with the Room Leader and wider Early Years team
- Providing a safe, stimulating and inspiring environment where children can flourish
- Supporting the After-School Provision
- Occasional holiday childcare cover (approximately 10 days across the year)
Experience, skills and competencies required:
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
- Previous nursery or early years experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for supporting children's development and wellbeing
- Flexible, proactive and team-focused approach
- Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare standards
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Nursery Deputy Room Leader employer: First Recruitment Services
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Contact Details:
First Recruitment Services Recruitment Team
