Deputy Room Leader

A well-established early years nursery in Hendon is looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Room Leader to join their friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Early Years Practitioner ready to take the next step into a leadership role while continuing to deliver high-quality childcare and early education.

The nursery offers a spacious and well-resourced environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn through play, and develop in a safe, nurturing setting.

The Role - Deputy Room Leader

As a Deputy Room Leader, you will support the Room Leader with the daily running of the nursery room, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding. You will play a key role in delivering engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) while supporting colleagues and acting as a positive role model for children.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Room Leader with the day-to-day management of the nursery room
• Deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Provide high-quality early years education and childcare
• Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery practice
• Assist with observations, planning, and assessments
• Step into the Room Leader role when required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a nursery or early years setting
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Experience supporting room leadership or senior practitioners
• Passion for early years education and childcare
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and engaging with children
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Salary up to £29,000 per year (salary can be negotiated for the right candidate)
• 3 days paid sick leave
• Private medical insurance
• Staff perks and discounts (coffee shops, cinema tickets and more)
• Fresh hot lunch prepared daily by an on-site chef
• Complimentary fresh fruit for staff
• Gym membership discounts
• CPD and career development opportunities
• Team training week and team-building activities
• Employer pension contributions
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Paid birthday leave
• Free uniform
• 10% childcare discount

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Early Years Practitioner, Senior Nursery Practitioner, or Nursery Room Leader looking to progress into a Deputy Room Leader role in Hendon, we would love to hear from you.