Deputy Room Leader

Are you a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career then we may have the position for you!

The Big Top Nursery based in Waddesdon is looking for someone with a minimum of 2 years qualified experience to join us as a Deputy Room Leader. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide high-quality care and education to young children. Working within our 21 space baby room with children aged 3 months-2 years, your role would be to work alongside and support the room leader, as well as to supervise and support staff members in the room leaders absence. 

Duties:

- Plan and deliver engaging and age-appropriate activities for children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn and develop.
- Communicate effectively with parents, providing daily feedback. 
- Be a role model to the staff team.
- Carry out various duties as part of the deputy room leader role
-Work alongisde and support the room leader
- Supervise and support team members in the room leaders absence

Experience:

- Minimum of 2 years qualified experience working with young children in a nursery or childcare setting.
- Full and relevant level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to drive positive outcomes for children through innovative teaching methods.
- Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and its implementation.

Join our team as a Deputy Room Leader to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners while developing your career in childcare.

At the Big Top Nursery we pride ourselves in providing unique experiences for our Big Top Children such as lamb visits, trips to Waddesdon Manor, egg hatching, outdoor cooking, carpentry and so much more.

Hours: 

Full Time- Monday-Friday with alternating weekly shifts of 7:30am-4:30pm and 9:00am-6:00pm.

Due to the location of the setting, and the infrequency of public transport, you will need to have access to a car to enable you to commit to the hours advertised. 

• 31 days holiday including bank holidays, plus extra leave due to length of service
• Breakfast trolley for all staff
• An extra days leave for your birthday. 
• Team thank you events including afternoon tea!
• Regular staff room treats.
• Onsite Parking
• 1pm closure on christmas eve, plus much more!!