Baby Room Leader

Recruitment Assets; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

One weekday off per week

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Hourly rate £13.80

Job summary

Education Assets is recruiting on behalf of a growing nursery in Blackburn, Rotherham for an experienced Baby Room Leader. You will lead the Baby Room team, ensure high standards of care and learning in line with EYFS, and build strong relationships with parents.

The role offers a supportive environment, ongoing training, career progression, and a competitive hourly rate of £13.80. 40 hours a week with one weekday off, and UK-based employment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential.
• Experience in a Baby Room is required.
• Experience leading a room or mentoring a team.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and child development.
• DBS disclosure or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of the Baby Room.
• Support and mentor the team of practitioners.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for babies.
• Plan and deliver EYFS-based activities.
• Complete observations and learning journeys.
• Maintain safeguarding and nursery policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Nurturing approach

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Education Assets is excited to be recruiting on behalf of a new and growing nursery in Blackburn, Rotherham (S61) for an experienced and passionate Baby Room Leader.

Due to increasing occupancy, the nursery is looking for an enthusiastic leader who is committed to providing exceptional care and education for babies during the most important stage of their development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing nursery, lead a dedicated baby room team, and help shape an outstanding environment where children can thrive.

Your Role

As the Baby Room Leader, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day running of the Baby Room
• Support, motivate, and mentor your team of practitioners
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for babies
• Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Complete observations, assessments, and learning journeys
• Ensure individual care routines, including feeding, sleeping, and personal care, are delivered to a high standard
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers
• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working within a Baby Room
• Experience leading a room or supporting and mentoring a team
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and child development
• A caring, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one

What's on Offer

• £13.80 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• One weekday off each week
• Supportive and welcoming nursery environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for career progression

Pay: £13.80 per hour

• Company pension
• Free parking
• United Kingdom (required)

If you're an experienced Baby Room Leader or an ambitious Senior Practitioner ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a fantastic nursery where you'll have the opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a lasting difference in the lives of young children.