Room Leader (Level 3 Early Years) – Baby Room – £32,500 The baby room is a calm space designed for children in the earliest stage of their development. As Baby Room Leader, you’ll guide daily routines, support a small team of practitioners, and ensure babies receive attentive care within a safe, nurturing environment. The role balances hands-on childcare with leadership responsibility for the room’s organisation, learning activities, and standards. Before You Apply Relevant, recent experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner in a nursery setting is essential. A Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) is required. Key Job Details Job title : Room Leader – Baby Room Salary: Up to £32,000 per year (dependent on experience) Hours: Full-time, Permanent Sector: Early Years / Nursery Why This Role Is Worth Considering Clear responsibility for your own room, with autonomy over daily practice Well-resourced indoor space plus garden used as an active learning environment Stable nursery team with consistent staffing Paid DBS check Annual leave increases with length of service Ongoing training and professional development Uniform provided Regular team events What You’ll Need Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) Recent experience in a Room Leader or senior nursery role Confident understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements Ability to lead a small team and work independently at room level Strong communication and organisational skills Desirable Experience specifically within a baby room What You’ll Do Lead the baby room, maintaining high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding Support and guide practitioners to deliver age-appropriate activities and routines Plan and oversee the EYFS curriculum within your room Build positive relationships with parents and carers Monitor children’s progress and contribute to assessments and reports Ensure compliance with nursery policies and Early Years regulations What Happens After You Apply Applications are reviewed promptly. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly with clear next steps, and interviews are arranged on a rolling basis. Reference: WILL215046/MW INDMW