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Deputy Room Lead - Nursery

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 15.5 - 18.5 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: West Sussex

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Deputy Room Leader - 3 Days Per Week

Location: West Sussex, near Haywards Heath
Days: Monday - Wednesday
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Ongoing / Temporary with potential for longer-term work
Agency: Academics

Deputy Room Leader - West Sussex

Academics are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Room Leader to join a welcoming school-based setting in West Sussex, near Haywards Heath.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional who is looking for a part-time position working three days per week, Monday to Wednesday, and who can start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will support the Room Leader with the day-to-day running of the room, ensuring children receive a high standard of care, learning and development in a safe and nurturing environment.

The Role

As Deputy Room Leader, you will:

Support the Room Leader with the effective day-to-day running of the room
Help to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
Support children's learning, development and wellbeing
Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
Promote a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
Assist with observations, assessments and children's learning journeys
Support and guide other members of the team where appropriate
Follow safeguarding and nursery policies and procedures at all times

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

CACHE Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
Previous experience working as a Deputy Room Leader or in a similar senior Early Years position
Strong knowledge of the EYFS
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
Two years of satisfactory references covering your relevant employment/education history

Why work with Academics?

At Academics, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and personal service to Early Years professionals. We work with a wide range of nurseries, schools and educational settings across Sussex and can help you find opportunities that fit around your experience and availability.

If you are an experienced Deputy Room Leader looking for a three-day-a-week opportunity near Haywards Heath and are available to start ASAP, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with Academics to find out more!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy

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