Senior Baby Room Key Teacher — 4-Day Week & Growth

Abacus Ark Nursery Schools; Tooting; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-Day Working Week

32 Days Annual Leave

Medical Cashback Plan

Training & Career Development

Progression opportunities

New site openings

Company pension

Ongoing professional development

Leadership development opportunities

Mentorship from early years experts

Job summary

Abacus Ark Nursery in Southfields (SW18) is seeking a Home from Home Senior Key Teacher for the Baby Room. This full-time, 4-day week role requires Level 3+ qualification and experience in a baby room to lead the Home from Home space, track progress and engage families.

You will play a key role in safeguarding, wellbeing, and creating a welcoming, child-centered environment while working with leadership to maintain high standards and drive career development.

Qualifications

• Level 3 CACHE/NVQ qualification in Childcare or equivalent.
• Experience in a baby room setting.
• Right to work in the UK before employment.
• Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check (paid by us).
• Ability to provide references.
• Strong safeguarding and health & safety knowledge.
• Passionate about baby sensory, messy play and caregiving.
• Organised, proactive and capable of settling children and leading a room.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.
• Committed to high-quality childcare and learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Home from Home room and support children through early learning with engaging activities.
• Build trusting relationships with parents and carers and guide settling-in.
• Support and mentor team, working closely with leadership to maintain high standards.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Passion for babies

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 CACHE/NVQ in Childcare

Job description

Abacus Ark Nursery in Southfields (SW18) is seeking a Home from Home Senior Key Teacher for the Baby Room. This full-time, 4-day week role requires Level 3+ qualification and experience in a baby room to lead the Home from Home space, track progress and engage families.

You will play a key role in safeguarding, wellbeing, and creating a welcoming, child-centered environment while working with leadership to maintain high standards and drive career development.