At Into Play we pride ourselves on providing a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child feels safe, valued, and supported to thrive. We are looking for a passionate and experienced, Level 3 Qualified Baby Room Leader to join our dedicated team and lead the care and education of our youngest children.
As Baby Room Leader, you will be responsible for creating a safe, caring, and inspiring environment for babies up to 2 years old. You will oversee the daily running of the room, support and motivate your team, and work closely with parents to build strong partnerships. You will play a key role in ensuring children's individual needs are met, and that their first experiences in nursery life are filled with warmth, comfort, and opportunity for development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and inspire your room team to provide outstanding care and learning opportunities.
* Plan and implement age-appropriate activities following the EYFS framework.
* Ensure high standards of health, safety, and safeguarding at all times.
* Build positive, trusting relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
* Oversee record-keeping and assessments, tracking each child's progress.
* Support the professional development of your team through guidance and mentoring.
About You:
* Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or equivalent) as accepted by the Early years qualifications list: Early years qualifications list: UK only - GOV.UK unless you hold a valid Early Years Statement. Please note unqualified candidates will not be contacted
* Experience working with babies in an early years setting.
* Strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development.
* Excellent leadership and organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
* Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with staff, children, and parents.
* A nurturing, patient, and positive approach with a genuine passion for working with children.
What We Offer:
* A supportive and friendly team environment.
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
* Competitive salary and staff benefits.
* Opportunities for career progression within our growing nursery.
* A workplace where your ideas and contributions are valued.
If you are an enthusiastic, caring, and committed qualified early years professional who is ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending your CV and cover letter
"Into Play Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment."
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 41.25 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):
* What is the highest childcare qualification you have completed?
* Do you have experience of working with under twos?
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Early Years NVQ Level 3 equivalent or higher (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person