Job Description

Due to our exciting Nursery expansion, we are looking for a Deputy Room Leader to work in our small and friendly baby room. You must be a passionate and experienced Level 3 or Level 2 Qualified Early Years Practitioner. We are committed to curiosity-led learning and development to support children's sense of awe and wonder.

We are flexible about days and hours to be worked and this can be discussed at interview.

Please note, this role is due to start end of August/beginning of September 2025.

Responsibilities and Duties

To lead the baby room in the absence of the room leader. To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children in our nursery. To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 9 months to rising 4's). To assist in the development of a stimulating range of resources and activities relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence and self motivation. To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting. To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential. To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times. To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting To provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the setting Any other duties that may be required
The benefits:

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

Pension Scheme Access to training 28 days annual holiday, after 5 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday as well as the period between Christmas and New Year when the setting is closed! Your birthday off Free uniform Occupational Sick pay after 1 year service
Visits to the Nursery are welcome.

For more information and an application pack please contact Mrs Carly Shannon, Nursery Manager on 01284 705353 or by email at leader@feoffmentpreschool.org.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Suitable applicants will be interviewed shortly after they have applied. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time/Part time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Can work a four day week Hours/days can be negotiable
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Discounted or free food Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Nursery: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person