Baby Room Leader

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Three full days and two half days. Full days: 7:30am-6:30pm or 8:30am-5:30pm. Half days: 7:30am-1:30pm or 12:30pm-6:30pm.

You will be working in a well-established private day nursery caring for children from birth to five years, leading the Baby room and supporting the youngest children in the setting. The nursery provides a light, airy and secure environment, with an in-house kitchen preparing fresh meals each day, a secure outdoor playground and a natural adventure area.

You will be joining an established team and will have the opportunity to develop your career further, with support available towards Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications. Previous Baby room and Room Leader experience is essential for this role.

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Flexible start and finish times across the available shift patterns
• Free lunch provided
• Parking available
• Support towards further qualifications, including Level 4 and Level 5
• Opportunity to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Baby room

What You'll Need

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• At least 2 years' nursery experience
• Previous experience as a Room Leader, with experience working in a Baby room
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and early child development
• Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Confident communication and leadership skills

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day running of the Baby room
• Support and develop a consistent, nurturing approach to babies' care and learning
• Plan and deliver appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
• Act as a key person and ensure children's individual needs are understood and supported
• Oversee observations, assessments and learning records within the room
• Support and guide colleagues to maintain high standards of care and practice
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding children's development and wellbeing

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.