Baby Room Leader

Location

SE11 5AN, London

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Experience Required

Minimum 3–4 years of relevant experience

Salary

Dependent on experience

About the Role

We are recruiting a caring, experienced and dedicated Baby Room Leader to join a nursery in London. The successful candidate will lead the baby room, ensuring babies receive high-quality care, support and early learning opportunities in a safe, nurturing environment.

This role is ideal for an experienced early years professional who understands babies' individual needs and can lead a team while supporting their development and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day running of the baby room, ensuring high standards of care and education.

Plan and provide age-appropriate sensory and developmental activities.

Support babies' communication, physical development and early learning.

Ensure babies' safety, welfare and emotional well-being at all times.

Follow safeguarding procedures and nursery policies.

Maintain accurate records of babies' development, routines, feeding and sleep.

Communicate effectively with parents and carers, providing updates on their babies' progress and daily routines.

Lead, guide and support room staff, promoting teamwork and good practice.

Maintain a clean, safe and stimulating environment.

Follow appropriate procedures for feeding, changing, sleeping and personal care.

Work in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and relevant requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–4 years of relevant experience working with babies in an early years setting, ideally in a leadership role.

A recognised Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years or Childcare.

Previous experience leading a room or supporting a team.

Ability to work full-time in a permanent position.

Must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.