About the role

Baby Room Leader

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and inspiring Baby Room Leader to lead our newly opening Baby Room at our Hampson Park setting in Stevenage. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional who is passionate about providing exceptional care for babies while leading and developing a high-performing team.

As Baby Room Leader, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the baby room, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, safeguarding, and wellbeing for children aged 0–2 years. You will lead by example, supporting your team to deliver outstanding practice in line with the EYFS framework while creating a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the baby room, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-organised environment

• Managing and supporting the baby room team through effective leadership, coaching, and role modelling of best practice

• Planning, overseeing, and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that support babies' learning and development

• Ensuring all children receive high-quality care, including feeding, sleep routines, personal care, and emotional support

• Acting as a key person for a group of children, completing observations, assessments, learning journals, and next steps in line with the EYFS

• Monitoring children's progress and supporting staff to provide tailored learning experiences

• Building positive, professional relationships with parents and carers, providing regular feedback and supporting smooth transitions

• Maintaining accurate records, including registers, accident and incident reports, medication records, and GDPR-compliant documentation

• Ensuring all safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene, and welfare requirements are consistently met

• Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision, and mentoring of staff within the baby room

• Working closely with the Nursery Management Team to continually improve practice and maintain high standards across the setting

This Role Is Ideal for Someone Who:

• Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)

• Has a minimum of 2 years' experience working with children aged 0–2 years, including experience in a senior or leadership role

• Has a thorough understanding of the EYFS, child development, and best practice in baby care

• Demonstrates excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills

• Is confident in mentoring, motivating, and supporting colleagues to achieve outstanding practice

• Builds strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues

• Has excellent knowledge of safeguarding, inclusion, equality, and child welfare

• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to GDPR policies

• Is passionate about delivering exceptional Early Years education and care and creating an inspiring environment for babies and staff alike

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Room Leader or Deputy Room Leader

• Current Paediatric First Aid qualification

• Current Basic Food Hygiene certificate

• Experience supporting inspections and quality improvement initiatives

We Offer

• A supportive and professional leadership team

• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development

• Ongoing training and fully funded CPD opportunities

• A welcoming, child-centred setting where your leadership is valued

• Regular team-building events and staff wellbeing initiatives

• The opportunity to lead and shape an exciting new baby room from its opening

• A positive working environment where your ideas and expertise can make a real difference

About Us

We are a well-established private nursery with a supportive, caring, and dedicated team. Our focus is on providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children flourish, families feel supported, and staff are encouraged to develop professionally.

Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation where high-quality childcare is at the heart of everything we do. We value our staff, invest in their development, and recognise the important role they play in giving children the very best start in life.

If you are an experienced Early Years professional with a passion for babies and the leadership skills to inspire others, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to become our Baby Room Leader and help shape an outstanding new baby room from the very beginning.