Are you an energetic, nurturing educator who thrives in an early years environment and is ready to lead a baby room with vision and joy? Join us at our vibrant, forward-thinking school in Barnet, where our nursery provision sits within a broader community that values curiosity, care and growth. You will be the Room Leader for our 9-month to 2-year-old cohort (9 children per session, 40 in total), alongside two other adults in the room — a truly collaborative team. Why this role stands out: • You’ll be working within a school that champions a “Nurture – Inspire – Challenge” ethos. • You’ll help shape and lead the environment just ahead of an upcoming inspection — a chance to make your mark and shine. • You’ll benefit from being part of a dynamic school community that offers rich experiences (including music, eco-school initiatives and vibrant parent/carer relationships). Key responsibilities: • Lead the baby room (9 mths–2yrs), overseeing daily routines and ensuring every child thrives in a safe, stimulating environment. • Plan, deliver and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). • Support, supervise and mentor the two other adults in your room — fostering teamwork, consistent practice and high-quality interactions. • Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, record-keeping and readiness for inspection by Ofsted in May. • Build strong partnerships with families, welcoming their input, sharing progress and nurturing each child’s early love of learning. Ideal candidate qualities: • Must hold a Level 3 qualification in early years (mandatory). • Proven experience leading or supervising a room of babies/very young children; confident managing routines, transitions and developmental progress. • Passionate about early childhood, warm, curious and creative in your approach. • Strong communicator, approachable to children, families and colleagues alike. • Organised and reflective — always looking to improve practice and contribute to the wider nursery/school culture. Perks & benefits: • Friendly, supportive school culture: you’ll join a team dedicated to children’s wellbeing, growth and happy experiences. • Clear core hours (08:15–15:45), Monday to Friday — helping with work-life balance. • A permanent role, giving you stability and the chance to develop and grow professionally. • The opportunity to be part of a school community that values early years as the foundation for lifelong learning — where your contribution is both seen and celebrated. If you’re ready to take the lead in shaping a wonderful start for little learners and to make a real difference in a thriving nursery setting, we would love to hear from you. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance