Nursery Deputy Room Leader
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £14.10 i £15.50 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | St. Albans, Hertfordshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Caring People Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Deputy Room Leader – St Albans
FULL TIME and PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE!!!
We have a new position open for a Deputy Room Leader to join a dynamic team at a thriving nursery near St Albans
The nursery is open 51 weeks per year Monday to Friday 7.30AM - 6.30PM, closing 1 week between Christmas and New Year
Located in the Bricket Wood area few minutes’ walk from Bricket Wood train station.
The nursery is an attractive place for early-years professionals. We’re proud of our beautiful outdoor space, the wonderful families we cater for in the local community, and our warm, welcoming staff team that genuinely feels like a small family
What We Offer:
£14.10 to £15.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
Full time (36 to 45 hours per week working different shifts incl Tue, Wed, Thu)
Part Time (up to 27 hours per week working different shifts incl Tue, Wed, Thu)
HOLIDAYS 28 days including UK bank holidays
Pension and employee perks
We also offer flexible working patterns, including the option to work 3 or 4 days a week, as well as a strong benefits package. This includes a highly competitive salary (reviewed annually), up to 40% childcare discount, two complimentary team-building events each year, refer-a-friend bonuses, employee-of-the-month prizes, an extra day of annual leave for birthdays after one year of service, long-service holiday rewards at 5 and 10 years, free local parking, free uniform and the initial DBS.
Key Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification
Experience in a nursery setting
12 hours paediatric first aid (essential)
Food Hygiene or equivalent training and compliance in food management (this can be completed as part of Induction)
Relevant safeguarding/child protection on training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly (essential)
Evidence of continuous professional development
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible to Nursery Manager/Room Leader
Lead and mentor and inspire your respective room to deliver the highest care and education standards and support.
Lead and support the nursery curriculum to ensure a child-centred approach to operating all aspects of the nursery and ensure the observation and planning process meets the needs of all children.
Support and manage health and safety policies and procedures and continuously demonstrate, monitor, and improve the practices and behaviors that underpin a high performing safety culture
To lead by example and drive the culture of Safeguarding Children and promoting professional staff behavior.
In collaboration with the Room Leader contribute to succession planning, identification and delivery of relevant training, and additional requirements for personal development plans including coaching and mentoring for all staff you are leading.
Working as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands i.e. Hygiene standards and room preparation.
Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers to support the retention and ongoing occupancy growth
Engage with the Local Authority and understand the referral processes when necessary to engage with professionals to make a child referral.
Continuation of personal professional development to ensure your knowledge and skills are up to date, full, and relevant to the role of leading teams as a room leader.
FULL TIME and PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE!!!
We have a new position open for a Deputy Room Leader to join a dynamic team at a thriving nursery near St Albans
The nursery is open 51 weeks per year Monday to Friday 7.30AM - 6.30PM, closing 1 week between Christmas and New Year
Located in the Bricket Wood area few minutes’ walk from Bricket Wood train station.
The nursery is an attractive place for early-years professionals. We’re proud of our beautiful outdoor space, the wonderful families we cater for in the local community, and our warm, welcoming staff team that genuinely feels like a small family
What We Offer:
£14.10 to £15.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
Full time (36 to 45 hours per week working different shifts incl Tue, Wed, Thu)
Part Time (up to 27 hours per week working different shifts incl Tue, Wed, Thu)
HOLIDAYS 28 days including UK bank holidays
Pension and employee perks
We also offer flexible working patterns, including the option to work 3 or 4 days a week, as well as a strong benefits package. This includes a highly competitive salary (reviewed annually), up to 40% childcare discount, two complimentary team-building events each year, refer-a-friend bonuses, employee-of-the-month prizes, an extra day of annual leave for birthdays after one year of service, long-service holiday rewards at 5 and 10 years, free local parking, free uniform and the initial DBS.
Key Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification
Experience in a nursery setting
12 hours paediatric first aid (essential)
Food Hygiene or equivalent training and compliance in food management (this can be completed as part of Induction)
Relevant safeguarding/child protection on training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly (essential)
Evidence of continuous professional development
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible to Nursery Manager/Room Leader
Lead and mentor and inspire your respective room to deliver the highest care and education standards and support.
Lead and support the nursery curriculum to ensure a child-centred approach to operating all aspects of the nursery and ensure the observation and planning process meets the needs of all children.
Support and manage health and safety policies and procedures and continuously demonstrate, monitor, and improve the practices and behaviors that underpin a high performing safety culture
To lead by example and drive the culture of Safeguarding Children and promoting professional staff behavior.
In collaboration with the Room Leader contribute to succession planning, identification and delivery of relevant training, and additional requirements for personal development plans including coaching and mentoring for all staff you are leading.
Working as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands i.e. Hygiene standards and room preparation.
Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers to support the retention and ongoing occupancy growth
Engage with the Local Authority and understand the referral processes when necessary to engage with professionals to make a child referral.
Continuation of personal professional development to ensure your knowledge and skills are up to date, full, and relevant to the role of leading teams as a room leader.