Baby Room Leader – Up to £13.53/hr + Bonus | Sydenham, SE26

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.

Package & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay up to £13.53/hr.

• Annual performance-related bonus.

• Generous paid annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Ongoing company-funded training and career progression pathways.

• Accessible location with free on-site parking and close proximity to the train station.

• Category: Nursery Permanent Jobs
• Hours: 40
• Location: Sydenham
• Salary / Rate: Up to £13.53 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Job Ref: Babyroom- Leader (CH)
• Call: 0113 328 0668