Baby Room Leader

We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable Good Ofsted-rated nursery based in Sydenham South East London. The nursery offers a warm stimulating environment equipped with dedicated baby facilities on-site parking and convenient access to local rail and bus networks. They are seeking a nurturing and qualified Room Leader to guide their baby room team.

Role Overview:

In this role you will hold overall responsibility for the care wellbeing and early education of babies aged 6 months to 2 years. You will serve as an exemplary role model for staff establish secure attachments with infants and maintain open communication with parents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily care routine and early learning experiences for infants aged 6 months to 2 years.
  

• Act as a key person: conducting regular observations planning sensory-rich activities assessing progress and keeping accurate developmental records under the EYFS.
  

• Serve as an inspiring role model for room practitioners and assistants championing best early years practice.
  

• Liaise daily with parents carers and management to provide transparent updates on infant routines and developmental milestones.
  

• Lead room meetings contribute actively to wider staff meetings and ensure collaborative teamwork.
  

• Uphold the highest standards of safety hygiene sleep monitoring safeguarding and room risk management.
  

Requirements:

• Full and relevant Early Years qualification at NVQ Level 3 (Level 2 practitioners with significant baby room leadership experience may be considered).
  

• Strong working knowledge and practical implementation of the EYFS for under-twos.
  

• Previous experience caring for babies in an early years setting.
  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise confidently with parents and management.
  

• Strong organizational routine management and time-management capabilities.
  

• Enhanced DBS clearance.
  

• Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding certifications are highly desirable.