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Opportunity for career progression, The role is ideal for those looking to move from Practitioner level to a leadership position, allowing for professional growth.
Creative and dynamic work environment, Each day is different, with opportunities to develop activities based on the children's changing interests and curiosities.
Focus on outdoor play, The emphasis on outdoor adventure and experiences allows staff to design fun and engaging outdoor activities that enhance children's learning.
Generous employee benefits, Competitive pay rate up to £13.70 per hour, additional holiday days for length of service, and staff discounts for childcare fees.
Supportive team culture, Join an award-winning nursery with a strong family ethos, fostering relational bonds with families and a positive working environment.
Comprehensive training and development, The role includes paid personal training, development opportunities, and access to resources like the Employee Assistance Programme for mental well-being.
Inclusive work-life balance, A full-time role with a flexible schedule spread across four days, includes a set day off each week, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Deputy Room Leader in York!
Are you an enthusiastic childcare professional ready to step into a fulfilling new challenge? At Muddy Boots Nurseries, we’re proud to be recognised as the Best Small Nursery Group 2024 by the NMT Nursery Awards and have achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in 2023. We’re looking for a passionate Deputy Room Leader to join our friendly team in Poppleton, where you’ll support our existing Room Leaders in providing exceptional care that truly nurtures young minds. If you’re ready to elevate your career from Practitioner to a leadership role, this is your chance!
As our Deputy Room Leader, you'll inspire creativity and ensure that every child enjoys safe, enriching play experiences tailored to their unique learning needs. Whether it’s engaging in outdoor adventures or helping children uncover new passions, your role will be dynamic and fulfilling. With competitive pay of up to £13.70 per hour, along with generous benefits like extended holiday days and free lunches prepared by our in-house chef, Muddy Boots is committed to your wellbeing and professional development. If you're ready to embrace the rewarding atmosphere of outstanding childcare and make a positive impact in children's lives, apply now and become part of our growing family!
Opportunity for career progression, The role is ideal for those looking to move from Practitioner level to a leadership position, allowing for professional growth.
Creative and dynamic work environment, Each day is different, with opportunities to develop activities based on the children's changing interests and curiosities.
Focus on outdoor play, The emphasis on outdoor adventure and experiences allows staff to design fun and engaging outdoor activities that enhance children's learning.
Generous employee benefits, Competitive pay rate up to £13.70 per hour, additional holiday days for length of service, and staff discounts for childcare fees.
Supportive team culture, Join an award-winning nursery with a strong family ethos, fostering relational bonds with families and a positive working environment.
Comprehensive training and development, The role includes paid personal training, development opportunities, and access to resources like the Employee Assistance Programme for mental well-being.
Inclusive work-life balance, A full-time role with a flexible schedule spread across four days, includes a set day off each week, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
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JOIN OUR AWARD WINNING TEAM
Best Small Nursery Group 2024 - The National NMT Nursery Awards
Best Service Business 2024 - Biz X Awards
Ofsted Outstanding 2023
Due to the expansion of our Nursery at Poppleton, we are looking for a Deputy Room Leader to work as part of the leadership team, supporting our existing Room Leaders in providing exceptional childcare within our Nursery. This role is ideal for someone looking to progress from the Practitioner level (min. Level 3).
About The Role
As a Deputy Room Leader at Muddy Boots, you will help to lead a team to ensure that all children receive high-quality care and support, are kept safe, and receive rich and stimulating play experiences that meet their individual learning needs, all whilst having a tonne of fun every day!
The kind of person who thrives in the role are:
For This Role, We Require You To Have
What we offer
Benefits
At Muddy Boots Nurseries, we ensure our team receives a high level of pay and a vast set of benefits & perks. This includes:
Here Is How We Do It
JOIN OUR AWARD WINNING TEAM
Best Small Nursery Group 2024 - The National NMT Nursery Awards
Best Service Business 2024 - Biz X Awards
Ofsted Outstanding 2023
- Are you a qualified and experienced childcare professional looking for a new challenge?
- Are you passionate about outstanding childcare, and helping team members deliver it?
- Are you an aspiring nursery manager in the making, ready to take the next step in your career?
Due to the expansion of our Nursery at Poppleton, we are looking for a Deputy Room Leader to work as part of the leadership team, supporting our existing Room Leaders in providing exceptional childcare within our Nursery. This role is ideal for someone looking to progress from the Practitioner level (min. Level 3).
About The Role
As a Deputy Room Leader at Muddy Boots, you will help to lead a team to ensure that all children receive high-quality care and support, are kept safe, and receive rich and stimulating play experiences that meet their individual learning needs, all whilst having a tonne of fun every day!
The kind of person who thrives in the role are:
- Highly creative - No two days are the same at Muddy Boots, with everchanging interests and curiosities being developed. We love Deputy Room leaders who love helping our little ones constantly discover their new favourite things, all whilst helping our educators to do the same.
- Love the outdoors - We love being outdoors, and love Deputy Room leaders who can develop amazing activities in our outdoor environments
- Permanently passionate - We love people who are passionate about seeing children flourish and thrive, growing into their unique personalities by receiving rich and stimulating play experiences that meet their individual learning needs
For This Role, We Require You To Have
- A relevant Early Years Qualification
- Over 1 year of experience working in an Early Years / Nursery setting (essential)
- Over 1 year of experience working in a childcare environment (preferred)
What we offer
Benefits
At Muddy Boots Nurseries, we ensure our team receives a high level of pay and a vast set of benefits & perks. This includes:
- A full-time role, which is 38 hours per week spread across 4 full days and a set day off each week (part-time hours will also be considered)
- Pay rate £13.30 to £13.70 per hour (21yrs+)
- Additional holiday days for length of service
- Access to ‘Wider Wallet’ - granting discounts to supermarkets, large retailers and restaurants
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - which includes free one-to-one counselling, a 24/7 helpline, and an online health portal.
- 50% staff discount towards childcare fees at Muddy Boots & our Pioneers Out of School Clubs
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave & shared parental leave
- Paid personal training & development
- Free lunches cooked by our in-house chef & free uniform
- Free Car Parking & Uniform
Here Is How We Do It
- We focus on developing the uniqueness of every child: We work with every child’s constantly changing and unique interests to ensure their development is about them, not employing a one-size-fits-all approach
- Our outstanding team builds strong relational bonds with our families, built on quality communication: This ensures our parents have the peace of mind to get on with their busy lives, knowing their child is with a team who know and love them
- We focus on outdoor adventures, always: Muddy Boots isn’t just a name, it’s a daily way of life. We believe in as many outdoor adventures as possible and create amazing outdoor experiences to facilitate them
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