Deputy Room Leader
| Company: | Ethos Education |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £31,500 a year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Lewisham |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Deputy Room Leader needed ASAP in Lewisham!
We are urgently recruiting a Deputy Room Leader for this lovely nursery in Lewisham, with an ASAP start.
This is a great opportunity for any experienced Early Years Practitioner looking to step up and further their career within a supportive setting!
This is a full time role to work 40 hours a week over either 4 or 5 days, with shifts between the hours of 7:30am and 6:30pm. Salary will be £31.5k per annum.
As a Deputy Room Leader, you will be working with the 2-3 year olds, supporting the Room Leader and taking on their responsibilities when they're absent. Your other duties will include:
• Ensuring appropriate planning and assessment is accurately maintained for key children
• Preparing and supervising activities
• Assisting the Room Leader where needed
• Developing and maintaining professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers
• Working as part of a team to ensure the company’s values are maintained
• Attending monthly staff meetings, planning meetings and undertaking training as required
It is essential for this Deputy Room Leader role that you hold at least a Level 3 qualification in early years or childcare, and that you have experience working in a nursery or early years setting, ideally with some experience taking on extra responsibilities
Benefits of working at this nursery include:
• Additional day of annual leave after 1 year of service for the first 3 years
• Good pension scheme
• Outstanding training including an induction and a personal development plan
• Employee appreciation events throughout the year
• Progression opportunities
• Career milestone rewards
• Healthcare benefits package
• Childcare discounts
• Company wide events
This is a permanent Deputy Room Leader position to start ASAP, and is an excellent nursery for you to further your early years career at! Apply now, interviews are happening ASAP.
Ethos Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo a thorough vetting procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.