Full Job Description Are you a qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for a new and exciting role? We are recruiting for a Deputy Room Leader to join our nursery in West London. Position Details: - Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with a variety of shifts between 7:30am-6pm. - Salary: £24,000 - £26,500 dependent on experience. About Us: - Established our Northwood branch in July 2019 and expanded twice since then. - Eastcote is our second branch. - We offer in-house training and support for further courses to enhance staff knowledge. - Significant room for career progression with a focus on upskilling our team. - Our beautiful building has 5 classrooms across 2 floors. What We Offer: - Up to 31 days holiday per year, including bank holidays. - One extra days holiday per year of service. - Additional holiday for your birthday. - 5 paid sick days per year after 1 year of service. - Employee of the month reward. - Christmas bonus. - Pension scheme. - Free uniform. - Three paid staff inset days per year. - Complimentary team-building activities and staff events. - Staff childcare discount. - Paid DBS, with a requirement to pay £13 annually for the Update Service. A Typical Day Includes: - Working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently. - Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily. - Ensuring the children are happy, settled, and content. - Observing, assessing, and planning for the childrens individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and creating opportunities for children to progress. - Keeping up to date with legislation in early education and ensuring all paperwork complies with EYFS and Ofsted requirements. - Familiarizing yourself with the nursery's policies and procedures and working within these. - Leading a team, encouraging and raising practice daily. - Delegating tasks to ensure the smooth running of the room. - Sharing creative ideas and involving your team in classroom decision-making. - Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and securing bonds with the children. What We Ask From You: - A full and relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years. - A Montessori Diploma is desirable. - Previous experience in an early years setting. - Ability to be a positive role model for your team. - Extensive knowledge of the current EYFS. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Passion, motivation, and the ability to work well within a team. - Adaptability to a fun and inspiring working environment. - Good ICT skills. - A current and clean Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Certificate. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: - Additional leave - Childcare - Company events - Company pension - Referral program - Sick pay Schedule: - 8-hour shift - Day shift - Monday to Friday - No weekends School Type: - Day nursery Work Location: In person If you are an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner ready to take on a deputy leadership role, wed love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dynamic team and make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.