Baby Room Leader

Xen Day Nursery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Xen Day Nursery in London is seeking a proactive Nursery Practitioner to join our caring team and support daily operations. You will deliver high-quality care and learning experiences in line with EYFS requirements, foster warm attachments with babies, and help create a safe, stimulating environment for infants.

Ideal candidates have Level 3 in Early Years, experience in a baby room, and strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential).
• Experience working in a baby room.
• Experience leading a room or supporting room leadership.
• Good knowledge of child development and the EYFS.
• Calm, caring and professional approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and learning experiences in line with EYFS requirements.
• Lead by example with warm, responsive and nurturing care.
• Support babies' development, attachment and emotional wellbeing.
• Carry out observations, assessments and developmental progress checks.
• Create a safe, stimulating environment for babies to explore and learn.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Oversee daily routines including bottle feeding, weaning, sleep and nappies.
• Plan sensory, play-based and age-appropriate activities.
• Support and guide the team to deliver consistent, high-quality care.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures and nursery policies.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Baby room experience

Room leadership experience

EYFS knowledge

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be a proactive, caring, and reliable member of the team. You will support the daily running of the nursery, deliver high-quality care and learning experiences, and help maintain a warm and positive environment for all children.

• Provide high-quality care and learning experiences in line with EYFS requirements.
• Lead by example, providing warm, responsive and nurturing care.
• Support babies' individual development, attachment and emotional wellbeing.
• Carry out observations, assessments and developmental progress checks.
• Create a safe, stimulating environment for babies to explore and learn.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Oversee daily routines, including bottle feeding, weaning, sleep and nappy changing.
• Plan sensory, play-based and age-appropriate activities.
• Support and guide your team to deliver consistent, high-quality care.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures and nursery policies.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working within a baby room.
• Experience leading a room or supporting room leadership.
• Good knowledge of child development and the EYFS.
• A calm, caring and professional approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills