Baby Room Leader – Northwood (HA6)
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (rotating shifts between 8am – 6pm)
An ‘Outstanding’ Nursery with bright, spacious and stimulating learning environments is looking for a passionate Baby Room Leader to join their fun, supportive and encouraging management team.
We are seeking someone with strong knowledge of the EYFS, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with babies aged 0–2 years. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, nurturing, and able to lead by example.
Key Responsibilities - Baby Room Leader - max 12 babies and 3-4 practitioners
- Lead and support a small Baby Room team to deliver outstanding care and learning.
- Ensure consistent routines for feeding, nappies, sleep and age-appropriate activities.
- Create a warm, nurturing, safe and stimulating Baby Room environment.
- Maintain accurate observations, developmental records and daily care logs.
- Build strong relationships with parents and share daily progress updates.
- Ensure all staff follow safeguarding, safe sleep, bottle-feeding and health & safety procedures.
- Carry out daily checks, risk assessments and hygiene routines.
- Plan and oversee sensory and developmental activities tailored to individual needs.
- Support staff training, development and positive team collaboration.
- Ensure regular access to outdoor play, pram walks and sensory exploration.
- Work closely with management, SENCO and other coordinators.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Level 3 in Childcare & Education (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS
- Previous experience working in a nursery setting
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Confident in leading a team and supporting high-quality practice
All positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.
If you’re passionate about giving babies the best start in life and want to join a fun, progressive and caring nursery team, we’d love to hear from you!
Send your CV or call 07398846041 to start your journey with us.
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northwood Hills Station: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Baby room, room leader: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
