Deputy Room Leader - Nature School

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Poppleton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Education
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Level 3 Early Years qualification Outdoor learning Child-led play Safeguarding Key person experience Team collaboration Observing and assessing children Planning engaging activities

FULL DESCRIPTION

Deputy Room Leader - Nature School

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Poppleton, YO26 6QD

£13.80 - £14.20/hour - Full-time - Onsite

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Planning and delivering engaging learning activities, with a strong focus on outdoor play and exploration
  • Observing, assessing and supporting children’s individual learning journeys
  • Acting as a key person and building strong, trusting relationships with families
  • Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
  • Working collaboratively as part of a positive, supportive team
  • Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in their care

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification as a minimum
  • Has experience in an early years setting
  • Shares our values and commitment to high-quality childcare
  • Has a genuine passion for outdoor learning and child-led play
  • Is positive, proactive and enjoys working as part of a team

Benefits

Why work at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]? We offer top 10% pay locally, 4-day working week, clear progression opportunities, extra holiday days, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay, free lunches, lifestyle discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, staff treats, free uniform and on-site parking.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Since opening in January 2012, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has built day nurseries with a strong family ethos and home-from-home feel, enjoyed by over 1000 families. Focus on developing uniqueness of every child, outstanding team, outdoor adventures.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied, Stage 2: Initial Review, Stage 3: Offer, Stage 4: Hired.

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