Deputy Room Lead - Nursery

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.

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 Role

• 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

• 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.

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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