Lead with Passion at this stunning 48 place nursery positioned in Ham Playing Fields with access to 5 acres of fields, astro-turf, and playgrounds and the River Thames path.
Benefits for Room Leader / Deputy Manager:
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- At least 31 days of annual leave (including paid time off at Christmas)
- Regular staff social events and recognition initiatives
- Free access to expert wellbeing support, daily check-ins, and virtual health consultations via the Symbio app
- Discounted childcare
- Free meals on shift
- Full uniform provided
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A genuinely supportive team and leadership structure
Requirements for Room Leader / Deputy Manager
- · Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years
- · Strong experience in a leadership or supervisory role within an early years setting
- · Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and statutory frameworks
- · Confident communicator with leadership, teamwork, and organisational skills
- · A genuine passion for early childhood education and helping others grow
Responsibilities for Room Leader / Deputy Manager
- · Lead your room team in delivering outstanding EYFS-based care and education
- · Take the lead on planning, observation, and assessment.
- · Support, coach and inspire your team to achieve excellence
- · Build strong relationships with children and their families, acting as a key point of contact
- · Ensure a safe, stimulating, inclusive, and nurturing environment at all times
- · Champion safeguarding, equality and health & safety practices within the room
- · Work collaboratively with management and contribute to the nursery’s wider development
Important Information
- All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children – all staff are expected to share this commitment
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Richmond upon Thames, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
