Deputy Nursery Room Leader

Come join a family run Nursery situated in the heart of Leatherhead!

They are currently looking for a Deputy Room Leader to join their high calibre, hardworking and creative team. This family run business is looking for a friendly and fun individual who is passionate about helping the young lives of children.

Positions: Deputy Room Leader (Baby Room)

Salary: Up to£27,000.

Location: Leatherhead

Hours: Between 7:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday.

Duties:

• To support the Room Leader in leading the room team, providing a friendly, caring and stimulating environment in order to encourage and develop children in our care.
• To support the Nursery Leadership team.
• To supervise staff, student and voluntary workers, maintaining a pro-active and professional team.
• To ensure all daily routines are adhered to and records are all kept up to date.
• To support the Deputy Manager in maintaining staff levels.
• To oversee the planning and implementation of activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• To support the Room Leader in ensuring children get the best start in life by leading a team who work in close partnership with parents/carers to develop independence, confidence and self-esteem, building the children’s resilience and well-being.
• To support the Team Leader in working closely with multi-agency professionals as needed to support individual children.
• To communicate with parents and external contacts in a professional, concise and polite manner.

Must have:

• NNEB/BTEC National Diploma/NCFE/ NVQ in Childcare Level 3 or equivalent.
• Willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Previous experience working within Childcare.
• Must be able to work on own initiative and help bring new ideas to the business.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary.
• Performance related bonuses and additional role end of year bonus.
• Excellent access to public transport.
• 1 minute walk to leatherhead town centre.
• Flexible shift patterns - with half day off every week.
• 30 holidays standard and earn up to 35 days holiday a year with length of service.
• Guaranteed Christmas closure period.
• Holiday scheme that increases with service.
• Excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development and further training.
• Bespoke training and INSET days throughout the year hosted by early years consultants.
• Company Sponsored Childcare Courses for Level 3,4,5,6 and YET.
• Instant access to 41 childcare courses.
• Online Learning Journals.
• Recommend a friend to enroll incentive.
• Recommend a colleague to employ bonus scheme.
• Regular staff socials and team building experiences.
• Discounts at local retailers/service providers.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Free Winter Flu Jab Service.
• Staff Childcare Discount.
• Lunch, tea, coffee provided.
• Uniform provided.

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