Deputy Room Leader
Key Steps Day Nursery, Gloucester
Looking for a nursery that genuinely values its team?
At Key Steps Day Nursery, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we've built a supportive, flexible and well-resourced environment where our team can thrive both professionally and personally.
Due to continued growth and increasing demand, we're looking for a passionate and dedicated Deputy Room Leader to join our nursery team in Gloucester.
Why join Key Steps?
✅ Flexible working patterns
✅ 30-40 hours per week available
✅ Opportunity to work your hours across four days per week on a rota basis
✅ Staff working 40 hours per week enjoy a day off during the week
✅ An overstaffed team structure, giving greater flexibility and support throughout the day
✅ Ongoing training and development opportunities, including support with further qualifications
✅ Discounted childcare for your own children
✅ A friendly, calm and supportive working environment
✅ Competitive salary
Holiday Entitlement
We believe loyalty should be rewarded.
You'll receive a minimum of 5.8 weeks' paid holiday per year (including bank holidays), with additional holiday awarded as your length of service increases.
About the Nursery
Key Steps Day Nursery is open 51 weeks of the year and takes a child-centred approach to learning through in-the-moment planning. We adapt experiences to meet the individual needs and interests of every child, creating meaningful learning opportunities every day.
We are proud of our nurturing atmosphere, where curiosity, creativity and exploration are encouraged and celebrated.
About the Role
As a Deputy Room Leader, you will play a key role in supporting the Room Leader with the smooth day-to-day running of the room. You will help create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment, support the development of junior team members, and ensure high standards of care and education are consistently maintained.
You will work closely with the Room Leader to plan engaging learning experiences, monitor children's progress, build positive relationships with families and contribute to the overall success of the room.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Previous experience working within an early years setting
- A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
- A positive, team-focused attitude
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality care and education
We are committed to safeguarding and and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants invited to interview will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and complete a suitability declaration. Successful applicants will also be required to have an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and where appropriate provide a certificate of good conduct before starting work with Key Steps Day Nurseries.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £30,160.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full and Relevant Early Years Qualification L3 (required)
Work Location: In person
