Nursery Deputy Room Leader (Part Time and Term Time Only) Part Time Permanent Term Time NEW

• Position: Nursery Deputy Room Leader 
• Salary: £15,125 per year for 26 hours per week, term time only
• Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
• Hours: Monday, 8am-4pm, Tuesday, 8am-5pm and Wednesday, 8am-5pm. 26 hours per week during term time only
• Workplace based around 7 miles north of Haywards Heath. The job holder will need to drive and have their own transport due to rural workplace location. Role is subject to successful DBS screening.

We are very pleased to be working alongside our highly reputable educational sector client as they seek to recruit a Nursery Deputy Room Leader to join them on a permanent basis in November 2026.

The role – Nursery Deputy Room Leader

Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for the opportunity to progress into a leadership role? Do you thrive in a nurturing, creative, and child-centred environment?

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Deputy Room Leader to join their outstanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for an Early Years professional who is ready for promotion and keen to develop their leadership skills within a highly respected setting.

Duties and responsibilities include –

As Nursery Deputy Room Leader, you will play a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day running of the nursery room, helping to create engaging learning experiences, and ensuring the highest standards of care and education for young children.

Working closely with the Room Leader and wider Early Years team, you will help provide a safe, stimulating and inspiring environment where children can flourish.

26 hours per week, term time only.

The role also includes:

• Supporting the After-School Provision
• Occasional holiday childcare cover (approximately 10 days across the year)

Experience, skills and competencies required:

We’re seeking a motivated and caring Early Years professional who brings energy, creativity and enthusiasm.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
• Previous nursery or early years experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for supporting children’s development and wellbeing
• Flexible, proactive and team-focused approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare standards

For more information regarding this new and exciting Nursery Deputy Room Leader opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon – don’t miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.