Deputy Room Leader

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Join our team as a Deputy Room Leader!

are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? at Little Green Rascals Bishopthorpe
, we’re looking for a Level 3 Qualified Deputy Room Leader to join our team. bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

to be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) along with 1‑2 years experience in a Nursery Practitioner role.

please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

why you’ll love working with us:

• Childcare Perks:
  Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays and closure over Christmas! Plus an additional day for your birthday.
• Career Development:
  Access to The National College full of training and courses.
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support:
  Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards:
  Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: up to £26,728 per annum based on experience (40 hours per week).

Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 38 hours over 4 days from 8am to 6pm with 1 weekday off.

Location: Little Green Rascals Children’s Day Nursery & Out of School Club, Bishopthorpe, Old School House, Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire, YO23 2RE
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based in a charming listed former school building opposite Bishopthorpe library, our nursery boasts four beautiful rooms, each lovingly restored to preserve their original features. outside our nursery, we offer three beautiful gardens and onsite Forest School. we have a home‑from‑home feel and strive to create an enabling environment that our Rascals thrive in. as part of our ethos, all of our food is organic and is made daily on site by our kitchen team to provide healthy and fresh meals for both the children and staff.

we also have our own Out of School and Holiday Club attached to our local school which has various arts and crafts activities for children to enjoy, along with plenty of outdoor adventures to keep children engaged! we also have our very own nursery dog;
Mabel who is training to be a therapy dog for children. she does two days a week and loves snuggles with both the staff and the children.

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play‑based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day‑to‑day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety and care.
• Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others.

ready to make a difference? apply today – we can't wait to hear from you!

the Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. all roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. if successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process.

we are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.

• Entry level

• Full-time

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• Primary and Secondary Education