At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Room Leader in creating engaging learning experiences and guiding fellow practitioners.
- Company: Welcoming nursery focused on curiosity, creativity, and child-led learning.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, discounted childcare, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a nurturing work environment.
- Why this job: Develop your leadership skills while making a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in a nursery setting.
The predicted salary is between 30100 - 30100 £ per year.
Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and develop your leadership skills within a welcoming, well-equipped nursery? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Room Leader to join a nursery that encourages curiosity, creativity and learning through play. With large open-plan rooms, excellent learning resources and all-weather outdoor gardens, children have plenty of opportunities to explore, build confidence and develop new skills throughout the year.
Working closely with the Room Leader, you'll help create engaging learning experiences, support fellow practitioners and ensure every child receives the care and encouragement they need to thrive.
What We're Looking For
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent – essential
- Previous experience as a Senior Nursery Practitioner, Deputy Room Leader or experienced Nursery Practitioner ready to progress
- Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development
- Confidence supporting and guiding other practitioners
- A passion for child-led learning and encouraging children's independence
- Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills
- A warm, nurturing and proactive approach
What's On Offer
- Company pension scheme
- Discounted childcare
- Competitive annual leave
- Paid enhanced DBS check
- Long service awards
- Wellbeing programme
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career progression opportunities
Supporting the Room Leader
- Assist the Room Leader with the day-to-day running of the room
- Support and guide practitioners to maintain high standards of care and education
- Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities in line with the EYFS
- Encourage children's confidence, independence and individual development
- Make the most of the nursery's spacious indoor areas and all-weather outdoor gardens
- Support observations, assessments and children's individual learning plans
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
- Step into additional leadership responsibilities when required
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and nursery practice
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.
Deputy Room Leader in Watford employer: Willingcare
As a Nursery Manager with us, you'll be part of a nurturing and dynamic environment that prioritises both child development and employee wellbeing. We offer competitive salaries, a performance-related bonus scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities, all while working in spacious, well-resourced settings across Hampshire and Surrey. Join our supportive team where your leadership will directly impact the growth of young minds and your career progression.
