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Nursery Room Leader

Job details
Posting date: 30 May 2025
Salary: £12.21 to £12.50 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 June 2025
Location: Nunhead, South East London
Remote working: On-site only
Company: VD Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

A well-designed, brand-new nursery following the Froebel approach, located in a fantastic leafy area of Nunhead, is recruiting for an experienced Baby Room Leader.

Excellent Salary Package - £28k to £34k PA Based on experience and qualification

Location: Nunhead – SE15 (Southwark)

Hours - 45 hours/week over 5 days OR 36 Hours/ week – 4 days working

Shifts - Rotating shifts between 7.15am – 6.30pm

You must have strong knowledge of the EYFS, good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. The Baby Room Leader must be highly motivated and have a positive attitude towards working with children.

Your role as a Baby Room Leader includes-
• Lead the baby room team to ensure smooth daily operations and high-quality care.
• Provide a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for babies to thrive.
• Meet individual care routines including feeding, changing, and sleep schedules.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that support early development.
• Monitor and record each child’s progress in line with the EYFS framework.
• Maintain strong relationships with parents, providing daily updates and support.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies.
• Support, guide, and delegate tasks to team members, fostering a positive team environment.

Person Specification for the ideal Baby Room Leader
• Level 3 qualification in Childcare & Education and a strong desire to make a difference!
• The ability to deliver high-quality practice.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits: The team is considered as the most important and valuable resource at this school, so you can benefit from:
• Competitive salary package, with the option of extended hours for increased earnings
• Generous holiday allowance
• Workplace pension scheme
• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD)
• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming team environment


If you are a dedicated and inspiring leader with a passion for early childhood education and a drive to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

Apply now by sending your CV or call 07398846041 to discuss this exciting opportunity!

All positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and references


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