Baby Room Leader: Leadership Path to Third in Charge

Revive Education; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Revive Education in Middlewich is seeking a Baby Room Leader with a clear progression path to Third in Charge. You will lead the baby-room team, support routines, plan EYFS activities and monitor observations to inform next steps, while fostering strong relationships with parents and colleagues.

The role is full-time and permanent, offering a pay of £14.75 per hour (£30,680 per year) with a four- or five-day pattern and a chance to grow into nursery leadership, including safeguarding

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification, or above.
• Strong experience caring for babies or children under two.
• Previous senior practitioner or Room Leader experience.
• Good understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to guide, motivate and support other practitioners.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the baby-room team while maintaining consistently high standards.
• Provide individualised care that supports each baby's routines, development and emotional wellbeing.
• Plan engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
• Oversee observations, assessments and children’s next steps.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Maintain excellent safeguarding, welfare, health and safety practices.
• Work alongside the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager while gradually developing wider Third in Charge responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Relationship-building

Education

Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification

Job description

Revive Education in Middlewich is seeking a Baby Room Leader with a clear progression path to Third in Charge. You will lead the baby-room team, support routines, plan EYFS activities and monitor observations to inform next steps, while fostering strong relationships with parents and colleagues.

The role is full-time and permanent, offering a pay of £14.75 per hour (£30,680 per year) with a four- or five-day pattern and a chance to grow into nursery leadership, including safeguarding