Baby Room Manager: Lead & Develop Early Years Team

Cherubs Nurseries; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% childcare discount

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual “me” day”

electric car scheme

employee assistance programme

free lunch

Job summary

Cherubs Nurseries in Nottingham seeks an experienced Baby Room Manager to lead a dedicated team and ensure high-quality care and education for infants. You will drive daily operations, coach staff, and maintain strong parent communication within Cherubs standards.

You will oversee planning, documentation, and room presentation, while supporting safeguarding, transitions, and curriculum delivery across the nursery. A designation within the nursery will be part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a baby room/unit with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and development.
• Ability to coach and develop qualified Early Years Educators and Apprentices.
• Lead by example to meet curriculum standards and Cherubs Nurseries policies.
• Strong communication with parents, team, and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the baby room/unit, ensuring high standards.
• Plan bi-weekly activities and ensure records in the Nursery App are complete.
• Lead handovers, allocate tasks, and manage staff rosters.
• Maintain room presentation, hygiene, food policy adherence, and safety.
• Collaborate with Head of Nursery on key person system and transitions.
• Support in events and audits, promote staff development and wellbeing.

Skills

Room management

People management

Early years education

Leadership

Education

NVQ/Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Cherubs Nurseries in Nottingham seeks an experienced Baby Room Manager to lead a dedicated team and ensure high-quality care and education for infants. You will drive daily operations, coach staff, and maintain strong parent communication within Cherubs standards.

You will oversee planning, documentation, and room presentation, while supporting safeguarding, transitions, and curriculum delivery across the nursery. A designation within the nursery will be part of the role.