Senior Baby Room Lead — 4-Day Week & Growth

Abacus Ark Ltd.; Tooting; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-Day Week

Medical Cashback Plan

Training & Career Development

Progression

New site openings

Job summary

Abacus Ark Nursery is seeking a Senior Key Teacher to lead the Home from Home room for under 18 months, in a new Southfields setting. The role offers a 4-day week, with a salary of £32,100–£34,500 per year and a strong emphasis on safeguarding, wellbeing and progression.

You’ll join a family-run nursery that values staff development, supportive mentorship and opportunities for growth across new site openings.

Qualifications

• Level 3 CACHE/NVQ qualification in Childcare or equivalent.
• Previous experience working within a baby room.
• Right to work in the UK before employment commences.
• Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us)
• Ability to provide references
• Good understanding of safeguarding and health & safety requirements
• Someone passionate & enthusiastic about baby sensory, messy play & caregiving
• Someone organised, proactive and confident in settling children and leading a room
• A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills
• Committed to providing exceptional childcare and learning experiences
• Higher qualification in childcare or education
• Experience in a senior practitioner or room leader role

Responsibilities

• Lead the 'Home from Home' room guiding children through their early learning journey with engaging, hands-on activities.
• Provide a safe, welcoming environment and track progress, celebrating development.
• Support and guide your team, work with leadership to maintain high standards and safeguarding.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 3 CACHE/NVQ in Childcare or equivalent

Higher qualification in childcare or education

Job description

Abacus Ark Nursery is seeking a Senior Key Teacher to lead the Home from Home room for under 18 months, in a new Southfields setting. The role offers a 4-day week, with a salary of £32,100–£34,500 per year and a strong emphasis on safeguarding, wellbeing and progression.

You’ll join a family-run nursery that values staff development, supportive mentorship and opportunities for growth across new site openings.