BABY ROOM LEAD / SUPERVISOR

Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Staff wellbeing support

Further qualifications

Workplace pension scheme

Employee childcare discount

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment is seeking a passionate Baby Room Lead to join a welcoming setting in Hove. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the Baby Room and mentor a dedicated team.

This permanent role offers a 4-day week, 33.5 hours, flexible arrangements and a focus on delivering outstanding EYFS care, safeguarding and development for babies.

If you have Level 3 EYFS and prior leadership experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Full Level 3+ Early Years qualification.
• Experience as Room Leader or in a senior early years role.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the Baby Room and care for children aged 3–18 months.
• Support, motivate and guide the team to deliver high-quality care.
• Create a warm, safe and stimulating environment for babies.
• Plan engaging activities in line with EYFS.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety standards.
• Support children's individual needs, routines and milestones.

Skills

Team leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Babies experience

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

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!