Nursery Deputy Room Leader

• The Lodge Day Nursery, Ipswich IP1 3SG


• £23,400 - £24,375 per annum


• 37.5 hours per week


• Permanent


• Reference: 6470


• Required as soon as possible.

About The Lodge

We offer exceptional childcare provision for children aged 3 months to 5 years, in the centre of Ipswich. You will join a team of professional, qualified staff in a caring, supportive setting. We were rated as ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent Ofsted inspection (in September 2022).

About You

As an important member of our nursery team, you will help us to deliver the EYFS curriculum, which ensures a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children attending our nursery. You will work closely with other staff to provide a stimulating, safe and caring learning environment appropriate to the needs of the children in our care.

We are seeking someone with the relevant experience, skills and qualifications (a minimum NVQ Level 2, ideally Level 3) to be our next Deputy Room Leader.

Your Working Hours

You will work for 37.5 hours each week on Mondays - Fridays throughout the year on a rota to make sure we maintain our staffing ratios during the nursery opening hours.

Your Salary and Benefits:

• your starting salary will be between £23,400 and £24,375 per annum (depending on your skills and experience)


• you will be entitled to 33 days’ paid time off each year


• we offer an attractive pension scheme with life cover


• you will also join Smart Health, a wellbeing scheme for staff offering 24/7 online GP and mental health support


• you will be able to use the school’s swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge


• we offer a free freshly prepared lunch each day in school


• we have (limited) free parking available for staff


• you will be entitled to generous school fee remission (after you have been with us for 3+ years).

To find out more:

We would encourage you to visit the nursery’s website at: https://www.lodgedaynursery.co.uk/news/

How to apply:

To read the full job description and download an application form please our website at: https://www.ipswich.school/contact-us/vacancies/deputy-room-leader-the-lodge-day-nursery/

Please apply using the application form – we are unable to accept CVs in place of a fully completed application form for a role in our nursery team.

Completed application forms should be returned to: Jem Cranfield, Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG. You can also email your application to: hr@ipswich.school.

Closing date: 28 October 2024.

Interview date: week commencing 4 November 2024.

Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the job, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.