Deputy Room Leader

Job summary

Job description:

Pay: Starting from £12.76 per hour
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday (between 7:30am – 6:00pm) 30/40 hours pw
Reports to: Manager / Area Manager

About Us

Domi Domingo is not your average nursery. We’re proud to have achieved two consecutive OFSTED ‘Outstanding’ gradings (most recently in Nov 2024). We’re a Forest School setting, which means outdoor learning is at the heart of what we do.

We’re also:

• Multilingual and diverse – celebrating different cultures and languages.
• Organic and eco-friendly – teaching children to live healthily and care for the environment.
• Supportive and career-focused – we invest in staff training and development.
• Internationally connected – with a sister nursery in Lithuania, where staff can share knowledge and experience.

We don’t just recruit based on qualifications (though you’ll need a Level 3 childcare qualification for this role). We’re looking for someone who shares our values and ethos.

Purpose of the Role

To be an outstanding Deputy Room Leader – supporting the Room Leader, leading by example, and helping to create a safe, happy, and inspiring environment for children, staff, and families.

What You’ll Do

Working with children

• Be a role model and deliver outstanding early years practice.
• Plan fun, safe, and stimulating activities based on the EYFS.
• Support children with SEND and those learning English as an additional language.
• Carry out accurate observations and assessments.
• Keep children safe through strong safeguarding knowledge and practice.

Teamwork & Leadership

• Support the Room Leader in managing the room smoothly.
• Lead and motivate the staff team, delegating tasks effectively.
• Mentor and support new staff, students, and volunteers.
• Give feedback, celebrate good practice, and help tackle underperformance if needed.
• Keep up to date with new ideas and best practice in early years.

Parents & Families

• Build strong, positive relationships with parents.
• Support children’s transitions into and out of the room.
• Help with parent groups, stay & play sessions, and nursery events.
• Work with management to respond to parental questions or concerns.

Organisation & Safety

• Ensure staff ratios are met and adjust staffing when needed.
• Make sure policies, procedures, and risk assessments are followed.
• Carry out daily checklists and paperwork accurately.
• Support during inspections, visits, and meetings.