Room Leader / Deputy Manager (Maternity Cover)
Chalk Nursery Group · London, United Kingdom
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Work mode
- On-site
- Type
- Part-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Salary
- Not stated
- Posted
- 7 Nov 2026
Verified open 7 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page
About the role
Room Leader / Deputy Manager (Maternity Cover)
Greater London
Nursery Katey’s House Ham
Contract Part-time
Salary £16.50ph
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Level 3 or above in Early Years Education or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of two years’ experience working in a childcare setting, with at least one in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and relevant childcare legislation.
Desirable
- Experience in Ofsted inspections and achieving Good or Outstanding ratings.
- First Aid and Safeguarding training.
Job role description
- Working in partnership with and supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure the daily running and administration of the nursery.
- Adhering to the Policies & Procedures of the company and compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation and within the guidelines of Ofsted and the National Standards.
- Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
- Supervising other team members and students and carrying out supervisory meetings where appropriate under the guidance of the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager.
- Supporting the leadership team and organising the planning of activities in the classroom.
- Liaising with the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager in organising relevant staff, effective mentoring of junior staff, effective delegation and communication and promoting positive attitudes regarding the company.
- Attending regular meetings with the leadership team and participating in staff meetings.
- Care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
- Assisting with staff inductions and helping new staff to fit into the nursery.
- Providing a good role model for other team members and students.
- Addressing staff and parent queries.
- Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.
- Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenge situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
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