Room Leader

Job Description Room Leader – Baby Room £35,000 | Full-Time, 40 hours per week | All Year Round | Ofsted Rating - Outstanding Spacious rooms, a large garden, and an Ofsted Outstanding rating - our client's nursery is a setting that stands out. Every detail, from the bright, well-resourced indoor spaces to the outdoor environment where children explore and grow, has been considered with early years excellence in mind. They are now looking for a warm, experienced Room Leader to take the lead in their Baby Room - someone who understands the unique needs of the youngest children and has the skill, patience, and passion to create a truly nurturing environment where babies feel safe, settled, and ready to grow. What Our Client Is Looking For • Level 3 Early Years qualification or above - essential • Previous Room Leader experience - strongly preferred, ideally within a room • A deep understanding of the developmental needs of babies and very young children • Naturally calm, nurturing, and patient - with a genuine love for working with this age group • Confident leading a room team and communicating warmly and regularly with families • Committed to maintaining the highest standards of care and practice What's on Offer • Heavily discounted childcare • Competitive annual leave • Generous pension scheme • Life assurance • Long service awards • Additional day off for your birthday • Refreshments provided • Ofsted Outstanding setting Key Responsibilities • Leading the day-to-day running of the Baby Room with warmth, consistency, and confidence • Creating a calm, stimulating environment that supports the developmental needs of babies at every stage • Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities that encourage sensory exploration and early development • Building strong, trusting key person relationships with babies and their families • Observing and documenting developmental progress in line with EYFS, sharing updates meaningfully with parents • Mentoring and supporting room-based staff, acting as a positive and consistent role model • Contributing to the nursery's Ofsted Outstanding standards and wider team culture How to Apply If you hold a Level 3 or above and have experience leading a room, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch confidentially. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification. Reference: WILL190081/DB INDCHI