Baby Room Leader

Nexter Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid annual leave

On-site parking

Job summary

Nexter Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a reputable nursery in Sydenham, London for a Room Leader role overseeing the baby room (6 months to 2 years). You will model best practice, support staff, and build secure attachments with infants while maintaining open communication with parents.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Early Years, EYFS expertise for under-twos, and DBS clearance. Competitive hourly pay and ongoing training are offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS for under-twos.
• Experience caring for babies in early years settings.
• Excellent communication with parents and management.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care and early learning for babies 6 months to 2 years.
• Act as a key person: observations, planning, progress records under EYFS.
• Lead room practitioners and support teamwork across staff.
• Liaise daily with parents, carers and management with updates.
• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene, safeguarding and room risk management.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Early Years

Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding certification

Job description

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/09/2026

Nexter recruits great nursery staff for great nurseries.

We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable, ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated nursery based in Sydenham, South East London. The nursery offers a warm, stimulating environment equipped with dedicated baby facilities, on-site parking, and convenient access to local rail and bus networks. They are seeking a nurturing and qualified Room Leader to guide their baby room team.

Role Overview:

In this role, you will hold overall responsibility for the care, wellbeing, and early education of babies aged 6 months to 2 years. You will serve as an exemplary role model for staff, establish secure attachments with infants, and maintain open communication with parents.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the daily care, routine, and early learning experiences for infants aged 6 months to 2 years.

Act as a key person: conducting regular observations, planning sensory-rich activities, assessing progress, and keeping accurate developmental records under the EYFS.

Serve as an inspiring role model for room practitioners and assistants, championing best early years practice.

Liaise daily with parents, carers, and management to provide transparent updates on infant routines and developmental milestones.

Lead room meetings, contribute actively to wider staff meetings, and ensure collaborative teamwork.

Uphold the highest standards of safety, hygiene, sleep monitoring, safeguarding, and room risk management.

Requirements

Requirements:

Full and relevant Early Years qualification at NVQ Level 3 (Level 2 practitioners with significant baby room leadership experience may be considered).

Strong working knowledge and practical implementation of the EYFS for under-twos.

Previous experience caring for babies in an early years setting.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise confidently with parents and management.

Strong organizational, routine management, and time-management capabilities.

Enhanced DBS clearance.

Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding certifications are highly desirable.

Competitive hourly pay up to £13.53/hr.

Annual performance-related bonus.

Generous paid annual leave plus bank holidays.

Ongoing company-funded training and career progression pathways.

Accessible location with free on-site parking and close proximity to the train station.