_Location: Horsham, West Sussex__Salary: £27,000 to £32,000 per year__Job Type: Full-time, Permanent_Join Our Award-Winning Nursery Group!Little Barn Owls Nursery Group, based in West Sussex, was recently crowned Nursery World''s 2024 Winner for Enabling Environments - and we''re now hiring an enthusiastic Deputy Room Leader to join our team!This is a unique opportunity to work in a Reggio Emilia-inspired , Forest and Farm School setting that truly puts children, creativity, and nature first.What You''ll Be Doing:As a Room Leader, you''ll lead a team of educators and guide daily learning experiences for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Your role will be hands-on, creative, and full of outdoor adventures. Key Responsibilities: Support in leading and managing a room team to deliver outstanding childcare Support to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities Support, mentor, and motivate your team members Maintain a safe, nurturing, and well-organised environment Build meaningful relationships with children and their families Take on key person duties including documentation and observations Reflect regularly to improve practices and outcomes Work closely with leadership to meet and exceed EYFS standardsWhat We''re Looking For: Level 3 (or higher) childcare qualification Experience in an early years setting (leadership experience a bonus) Sound knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures A genuine passion for child development and outdoor learning Positive, p