Baby Room Leader
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 September 2025 |
| Location: | Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1UB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3b5658a2-f569-42ee-b5f2-ea5a4d2c4fed |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Room Leader to join our team! This exciting role is ideal for an experienced early years practitioner looking to develop their experience further or current room leaders looking for a new opportunity.
We are looking for an experienced early years practitioner who will join us in creating an inspirational learning space for our youngest children. You will be shaping the youngest minds and will be acting as the very first steppingstone in the educational journey. 0-2 is a time of rapid growth and change, you will be able to celebrate key milestones and see your positive impact before your very eyes.
You will be a key pillar of support for other staff in your room, supporting the phase leader, overseeing best practice and aiding with the planning and delivery of high-quality provision. This role will give you the opportunity to develop your leadership and teaching skills.
We are looking for:
An experienced Early Years Practitioner, we welcome applications from candidates with a wide mix of early years backgrounds – childminders, nurseries, nursery schools, private nurseries, preschools and playgroups, children’s centres.
• Level 3 qualification is essential
• Experience with children aged 0-2 would be preferred, if not, willingness to train whilst in this role would be needed
• Primary School TA candidates will need to demonstrate their level of early years specific experience in their application
What the school offers its staff
• A warm, happy school where we value everyone and have a philosophy of kindness and support for each other. Our approach is not always conventional but has the impact our children need- and deserve
• Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children
• A school with exciting and attractive learning environments and where no two days are the same
• A school who puts nurture for staff and children at the forefront
• A place where children’s dreams come true
• A forward-thinking school who will be committed to your own professional development and provide you with many opportunities to advance in your Early Years career
If you think you would enjoy a job where every day brings you joy, please get in touch with us!
Further details about the role
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for a Room Leader to join our team! This exciting role is ideal for an experienced early years practitioner looking to develop their experience further or current room leaders looking for a new opportunity.
We are looking for an experienced early years practitioner who will join us in creating an inspirational learning space for our youngest children. You will be shaping the youngest minds and will be acting as the very first steppingstone in the educational journey. 0-2 is a time of rapid growth and change, you will be able to celebrate key milestones and see your positive impact before your very eyes.
You will be a key pillar of support for other staff in your room, supporting the phase leader, overseeing best practice and aiding with the planning and delivery of high-quality provision. This role will give you the opportunity to develop your leadership and teaching skills.
We are looking for:
An experienced Early Years Practitioner, we welcome applications from candidates with a wide mix of early years backgrounds – childminders, nurseries, nursery schools, private nurseries, preschools and playgroups, children’s centres.
• Level 3 qualification is essential
• Experience with children aged 0-2 would be preferred, if not, willingness to train whilst in this role would be needed
• Primary School TA candidates will need to demonstrate their level of early years specific experience in their application
What the school offers its staff
• A warm, happy school where we value everyone and have a philosophy of kindness and support for each other. Our approach is not always conventional but has the impact our children need- and deserve
• Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children
• A school with exciting and attractive learning environments and where no two days are the same
• A school who puts nurture for staff and children at the forefront
• A place where children’s dreams come true
• A forward-thinking school who will be committed to your own professional development and provide you with many opportunities to advance in your Early Years career
If you think you would enjoy a job where every day brings you joy, please get in touch with us!
Further details about the role
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.