BABY ROOM LEAD / SUPERVISOR

Nurse Seekers; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension scheme

Employee childcare discount

Mentoring, staff wellbeing support and

Job summary

Zero2Five in Hove, East Sussex is seeking a Baby Room Lead to head the day-to-day running of the Baby Room for children aged 3–18 months. You will inspire and manage a supportive team, delivering high-quality care in a warm, safe and stimulating environment.

You'll plan EYFS-aligned activities, build strong relationships with families and maintain safeguarding standards. A Level 3 Early Years qualification and at least 1 year in a senior early years role are required.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• At least 1 year in a Room Leader, Supervisor or senior early years role.
• Passion for working with babies.
• Confident in leading a team and maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day run of the Baby Room for children aged 3–18 months.
• Motivate and guide the team to deliver high-quality care.
• Create a warm, safe, stimulating environment for babies to explore and develop.
• Plan fun, engaging activities in line with EYFS.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Baby care passion

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Ready to take the lead in a baby room where you can make a real difference?

Zero2Five is looking for a passionate, nurturing and confident Baby Room Lead / Supervisor to join a welcoming early years setting in Hove.

If you love helping little ones thrive, enjoy supporting a team and take pride in delivering outstanding care, this could be the perfect next step in your career!

THE ROLE

• Hours: 33.5 hours per week
• Working pattern: 4 days per week, with flexible working arrangements
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Hove, East Sussex

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Leading the day-to-day running of the Baby Room, caring for children aged 3–18 months.
• Supporting, motivating and guiding your team to deliver high-quality care.
• Creating a warm, safe and stimulating environment where babies can explore and develop.
• Planning fun, engaging activities in line with the EYFS.
• Building strong relationships with children and their families.
• Maintaining excellent safeguarding, health and safety standards.
• Supporting children's individual needs, routines and developmental milestones.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• At least one year's experience in a Room Leader, Supervisor or senior early years role.
• A genuine passion for working with babies.
• Confidence in leading a team and maintaining high standards.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• A warm, caring and proactive approach.

Paediatric First Aid and previous Baby Room leadership experience would be an advantage.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• A 4-day working week.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive team and management.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Employee childcare discount.
• Mentoring, staff wellbeing support and opportunities to gain further qualifications.

READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP?

If you're an experienced early years professional ready to lead, inspire and make a difference during those all-important first years, we'd love to hear from you!