About the role
Nursery Deputy Room Leader – Leatherhead Salary: Up to £31,200 per year (depending on qualifications & experience)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Eligibility: The successful candidate must have the legal right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment. Please note that this role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Deputy Room Leader to join our Leatherhead Nursery. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-quality early years provider , offering a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow .
Why Join Us? We support both our children and our staff by creating a positive, professional, and modern workplace. You’ll benefit from:
- Competitive salary
- 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Paid overtime, sick days & birthday leave
- Staff childcare discount
- Medical cashback plan (covering you & up to 4 children)
- PerkBox – discounts, rewards & wellness perks
- Life insurance & AVIVA pension scheme
- Company-funded staff events
- Purpose-built learning spaces for early years
Professional Growth
- Funded qualifications & leadership pathways
- Continuous professional development (CPD)
- Specialist training & tuition reimbursement
Your Role As a Deputy Room Leader, You Will
- Plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to children’s developmental needs
- Create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment in line with EYFS standards
- Monitor and celebrate children’s developmental milestones
- Build strong, positive relationships with families
- Lead and support colleagues to maintain high-quality childcare and education
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child protection policies
About You We’re looking for someone who has:
- A full & relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification – essential
- Previous experience in an Early Years setting (ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Practitioner, or Early Years Educator)
- Good knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection
- Strong communication skills and a passion for childcare
- A commitment to delivering excellence in early years education
Apply Now If you’re enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young children and ready to step up as a Deputy Room Leader, apply today to join our Leatherhead Nursery team.
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