Deputy Room Leader

Location HP14
Category Nursery
Job Type Full Time
Salary £31,000 – £32,500 per year
Posted 15 October 2026
Reference 90000000000000163

Job Description:

  • Deputy Room Leader – Leatherhead – Full-time – Up to £32,500 per annum DOE

    Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner ready to take that next step in your career? We are working with a well-established, family-run nursery in central Leatherhead that is looking for a Deputy Room Leader to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves being hands-on with the children but is ready for more responsibility and the chance to develop their leadership experience.

    What’s on offer?

    • Salary up to £32,500 per annum, depending on experience
    • Performance-related bonuses plus an end-of-year bonus
    • Flexible shift patterns, including a half day off each week
    • 30 days’ holiday, increasing to 35 days with service
    • Guaranteed Christmas closure
    • Regular bespoke training and INSET days
    • Ongoing opportunities for professional development
    • Staff childcare discount
    • Lunch, tea and coffee provided
    • Excellent transport links
    • And more!

    The Role
    As Deputy Room Leader, you’ll work alongside the Room Leader and wider nursery team to create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and thrive. You’ll help support and motivate the team, maintain high standards of care and safeguarding, and ensure the day-to-day running of the room is organised and engaging.

    About You

    We’re looking for someone who:

    • Holds a recognised Level 3 Childcare qualification
    • Has previous experience within an Early Years or nursery setting

    • Is caring, enthusiastic and passionate about children’s development
    • Is confident taking on additional responsibility and supporting colleagues
    • Has excellent communication skills and can build positive relationships with children, families and the wider team
    • Holds a clear and up-to-date Enhanced DBS, or is willing to obtain one

    If you’re an experienced practitioner looking for that next step and would love to join a friendly, established nursery where you can continue developing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

    If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now email your CV to rebecca.galloway@tinies.com or call 07586 693613 to take the next step in your early years career!

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