Baby Room Leader - Early Years

Baby Room Leader - Early Years

Location: Westminster, LondonSalary: Up to £35,000 per annumContract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours, Monday-Friday)

About the RoleHays Education are working in partnership with a well-established and high-quality nursery setting in Westminster to recruit a dedicated and experienced Baby Room Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Early Years professional to take the lead in a baby room, supporting children aged 6 months to 2 years within a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment. The role combines hands-on childcare with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for an experienced Room Leader, Third in Charge, or an aspiring Deputy Manager ready for the next step.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the baby room
• Deliver high-quality care, safeguarding, and learning opportunities
• Support babies' routines, including feeding, sleeping, and personal care
• Build strong, secure attachments with children and positive relationships with families
• Monitor and track children's development in line with EYFS
• Coach and support team members through role modelling and supervision
• Ensure compliance with EYFS, Ofsted standards, and internal policies
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Support transitions, settling-in processes, and parental engagement

Requirements

Essential:

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, particularly birth to 2 years
• Experience working with children aged 6 months to 2 years
• Experience leading or supporting a team within a nursery setting
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and health & safety requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable:

• Experience supporting staff development (e.g. coaching or peer observations)
• Knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and inspection readiness
• Additional language skills (e.g. Mandarin)

Personal Qualities

• Warm, nurturing, and patient approach
• Reliable, organised, and proactive
• Passionate about high-quality childcare and early development
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Committed to inclusive practice and continuous professional development

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £35,000
• Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to progress into more senior roles
• A welcoming and collaborative working environment

Important Information

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding requirements

If you are an experienced Early Years professional ready to lead a baby room and make a real impact, apply today through Hays Education.

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