Room- Deputy Manager

Room-Based Deputy Manager Job Specification (Romford Area)

Role:
Room-Based Deputy Manager

Location:

Romford

Contract:

Full-Time

Qualification:

Full and relevant Early Years Level 3 (Minimum)

To support the Nursery Manager and Room Leader in the daily running and management of a designated room, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, and practice are consistently maintained in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and nursery policies.

• Leadership & Supervision:
  Act as the Deputy to the Room Leader, providing supervision and direction to the room team. Take full responsibility for the room in the absence of the Room Leader.
• Curriculum Implementation:
  Drive the effective implementation of the EYFS curriculum, ensuring high-quality planning, observations, and assessments are carried out for all children.
• Quality Assurance:
  Monitor and evaluate practice within the room, ensuring all safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are adhered to.
• Team Development:
  Support staff development through mentoring, role-modeling best practice, and contributing to performance reviews.
• Parent Partnership:
  Maintain strong and professional communication with parents/carers regarding their child’s progress and daily life in the nursery.
• Administration:
  Assist with administrative duties related to room management, staff deployment, and maintaining accurate child records.

• Full and relevant Early Years Level 3 qualification (or higher).
• Proven experience working in a supervisory or leadership role within a nursery setting.
• In-depth knowledge of the EYFS framework, statutory requirements, and current safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Salary is negotiable.