Baby Room Leader
Job Summary
Are you the kind of early years professional who delights in a baby's first steps, first words, and first discoveries? Do you thrive in creating nurturing environments where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore?
We are looking for a warm, confident, and passionate Room Leader to lead our Baby Room (8–18 months) and play a key role in shaping the earliest stage of each child’s learning journey.
This is a hands-on leadership position where you will guide and support a dedicated team, create a calm and stimulating environment, and ensure every child receives exceptional care and learning opportunities. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of practice while fostering strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
About Us
At Sunshine Fruits Montessori Nursery, we are committed to providing children with the very best start in life. Our growing Montessori setting is built on teamwork, respect, high standards, and a genuine passion for early years education.
We believe that happy, supported staff create the best outcomes for children. That is why staff wellbeing, professional development, and career progression are at the heart of our culture. As part of a growing nursery group, you will benefit from the support of an experienced and collaborative management team dedicated to maintaining excellence across all areas of the nursery.
About the Role
As Baby Room Leader, you will oversee the daily operation of our room for children aged 8–18 months, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child can thrive.
You will lead the planning and delivery of high-quality learning experiences that support each child’s individual development, combining the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the principles of Montessori education.
The successful candidate will be a qualified and experienced early years practitioner with strong leadership skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for supporting babies during this important stage of development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and support a team of practitioners within the Baby Room.
- Ensure the highest standards of care, learning, safeguarding, and wellbeing for all children.
- Create a warm, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate environment that encourages exploration and independence.
- Plan, observe, assess, and support children's learning and development in line with EYFS and Montessori principles.
- Build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on their child’s progress.
- Ensure compliance with all nursery policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
- Act as a positive role model, mentor, and coach for colleagues.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement within the nursery.
- Work collaboratively with the management team to maintain outstanding standards across the setting.
What We're Looking For
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
- Previous experience working with babies in an early years setting.
- Experience leading or supervising a team.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
- A nurturing, enthusiastic, and professional approach.
- A genuine passion for providing outstanding care and education for young children.
- A commitment to supporting children's development during their earliest and most important years.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive and experienced management team.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Positive, collaborative, and welcoming working environment.
- A growing nursery group with ambitious plans and high standards.
- A setting that values staff wellbeing, recognition, and retention.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives every day.
Safer Recruitment
Sunshine Fruits Montessori Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including:
- An Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with a clear outcome.
- Receipt of two satisfactory professional references, including one from the most recent employer where applicable.
- Verification of qualifications and employment history.
- Confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the nursery's safeguarding responsibilities and maintain the highest standards of care, protection, and professionalism at all times.
Join Sunshine Fruits Montessori Nursery and become part of a passionate team dedicated to giving every child the very best start in life.
Pay: £31,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
