Deputy Room Leader - Woodlanders Pre-School
- Teignbridge
- Multiple Terms
- £13.50 per hour
About Woodlanders
Woodlanders Pre-School provides early years care and education for children aged 9 months - 5 years in Ashburton and the surrounding areas.
We are an independent registered charity (number 1176342), rooted in the community and run by a team of dedicated staff who are passionate about early years education and supporting the needs of local families. Woodlanders has provided high quality care and education for over 25 years.
In addition to pre-school care and education, Woodlanders provides wrap-around care and holiday clubs for our registered children, parent and toddler groups and specialised sessions such as Forest School, French and Yoga.
Aim of the post:
You will assist the Room Leader and Head of Woodlanders in ensuring a safe and nurturing setting where children can develop their confidence and social skills. Your role includes providing engaging and creative learning experiences for the children, as well as stepping in for the Room Leader when needed. Leading a small team with confidence is essential.
You will need extensive experience working with children in an early learning setting. Have experience with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and other relevant learning programmes, including contributing to Educational Plans. It is important to have experience as a key worker with a group of children and to function well as part of a team. Familiarity with collaborating with other agencies and professionals is essential, along with knowledge of the external support available to assist children and their families and how to access these services. Additionally, experience in planning learning outcomes for large groups of children is desirable.
For more information, please see the attached job description.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Apply:
Visits to Woodlanders are warmly welcomed. Please telephone us on 01364 652181 to arrange a visit.
To request more information and an application pack please e-mail finance@woodlanderspreschool.co.uk
If short-listed, you will be invited to spend some time with the children at Woodlanders before undertaking a formal interview.
Woodlanders is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two professional references. Online searches will form part of our short-listing process.
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy can be found on our website: Woodlanders Pre-School
Interview Date: W/c 23 March 2026
Click here to see the Job DescriptionJob Details
- OrganisationChildcare
- Work LocationTeignbridge
- Work Postcode
TQ13 7DR
- Reference
- Occupational GroupChildcare
- Salary Details
£13.50 per hour
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull TimeTerm Time
- Hours
37 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 8am - 5.30pm. Term time with additional hours required during holiday club periods.
- Closing Date
20/03/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes