Deputy Room Lead

Position: Deputy Room Leader in the Pre-School room.

Location: Kingston Upon Thames, KT2
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £15.23 per hour

About Us

We are proud to be part of the newly formed and growing Chalk Nursery Group, a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality early education and care. At Katey’s Kingston, we offer exceptional learning environments for children aged 3 months to 5 years, thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

Our settings are known for their warmth, strong community feel, and commitment to nurturing every child — and every team member.

Katey’s Kingston Katey’s House Kingston is a Victorian house over two levels, and it feels like one. Warm rooms, cosy corners and a terrace balcony where children get fresh air without leaving the building. Our early educators know every child, and most of the parents by name. Children feel they belong here, and when they do, they’re ready to thrive and ready to learn.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Up to 31 days of annual leave (including paid time off at Christmas)
• Regular staff social events and recognition initiatives
• Free access to expert wellbeing support, daily check-ins, and virtual health consultations via the Symbio app
• Discounted childcare
• Free meals on shift
• Full uniform provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A genuinely supportive team and leadership structure

About the Role
We’re seeking a motivated and experienced Deputy Room Leader to help lead our pre-school room.

As a Deputy Room Leader you will:

· Help to lead your room team in delivering outstanding EYFS-based care and education

· Effective role modelling and guidance on planning, observation, and assessment.

· Support, coach and inspire your team to achieve excellence

· Build strong relationships with children and their families, acting as a key point of contact

· Ensure a safe, stimulating, inclusive, and nurturing environment at all times

· Champion safeguarding, equality and health & safety practices within the room

· Work collaboratively with your room lead and management, contributing to the nursery’s wider development

What We’re Looking For

· Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years (essential)

· Strong experience in a leadership or supervisory role within an early years setting

· Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and statutory frameworks

· Confident communicator with leadership, teamwork, and organisational skills

· A genuine passion for early childhood education and helping others grow

Important Information

• All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children – all staff are expected to share this commitment

Apply Today
If you’re ready to take the next step in your early years career and lead a room where your ideas, leadership and care truly matter — we’d love to hear from you.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme