Baby Room Leader – Job Description
Setting: Wibli Wobli Nursery
Role Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and nurturing Baby Room Leader to join our lovely setting and friendly, approachable team at Wibli Wobli Nursery.
We provide a warm, nurturing environment within a modern, fully air-conditioned building, with exciting opportunities for children to enjoy Forest School and outdoor learning.
As Baby Room Leader, you will lead the baby room team to provide high-quality care, learning and experiences that support each child's individual development, wellbeing and interests.
You will lead by example, creating a calm, caring and engaging environment where babies feel secure, valued and confident to explore and learn.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, motivate and support the baby room team to provide consistently high standards of care and education.
- Organise daily routines, staff deployment and room operations effectively.
- Act as a positive role model, promoting professionalism, teamwork and a nurturing approach.
- Support and encourage colleagues through coaching, guidance and positive feedback.
- Build strong, positive relationships within the team and contribute to a friendly and supportive working environment.
- Work closely with the wider nursery team to ensure consistency and continuity of care.
Baby Care, Development & Learning
- Provide warm, responsive and nurturing care that meets each baby's individual needs.
- Plan and provide engaging, age-appropriate experiences that support babies' development through play, exploration and discovery.
- Follow children's individual interests and developmental stages when planning activities and experiences.
- Complete observations and assessments and identify appropriate next steps in children's learning and development.
- Support babies' emotional wellbeing, confidence, independence and secure attachments.
- Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
- Encourage sensory, messy, creative and outdoor experiences appropriate to babies' developmental needs.
- Support smooth transitions and routines, including sleep, feeding, personal care and settling-in.
Partnership with Parents & Carers
- Develop warm, trusting and professional relationships with parents and carers.
- Communicate openly and positively with families about their child's day, development and wellbeing.
- Share observations, progress and achievements regularly.
- Work in partnership with parents to ensure continuity of care between home and nursery.
- Welcome parents' views and feedback and ensure they feel valued and involved.
Safeguarding, Health & Safety
- Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
- Maintain accurate records, observations and documentation.
- Promote high standards of hygiene, health and safety within the baby room.
- Ensure the room meets relevant regulatory and nursery requirements.
- Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming and developmentally appropriate environment.
Person Specification
Essential
- Level 3 childcare qualification or above (Level 4 or Level 5 preferred).
- Minimum of two years experience working with babies and young children in an early years setting.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience within an early years environment.
- Strong knowledge of babies' development, attachment and early years practice.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare.
- Ability to lead and support a team effectively.
Desirable
- Welsh speaking or a willingness to learn.
- Experience supporting staff development and mentoring colleagues.
- Experience of child-led, sensory and outdoor learning approaches.
- Forest School experience or an interest in developing outdoor learning opportunities.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is:
- Warm, caring and nurturing, with a genuine passion for working with babies.
- Patient, calm and responsive to children's individual needs.
- Confident in leading and supporting a team.
- Friendly, approachable and an excellent communicator.
- Motivated, organised and proactive.
- A positive team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
- Passionate about providing outstanding early years care and education.
- Committed to creating secure, happy and enriching experiences for babies and their families.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Language training provided
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Room Leader: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- Welsh or willing to learn (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Child Care or above (preferred)
Work Location: In person
