Baby Room Leader
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wallington Demesne |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1457363231 |
Summary
Baby Room Leader (Level 3) – Up to £28,000
The Baby Room Leader is responsible for the daily running of the baby room, including ratios, routines, planning, and staff direction. Most of the role is spent working directly with babies while overseeing practice and standards within the room. Decisions about care, routines, and priorities sit with the Room Leader and are made throughout the day.
Before You Apply
- This role requires recent experience working with babies in a nursery setting.
- Applicants must be confident leading a room and supporting other practitioners day to day.
- This position is not suitable for candidates without a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
Key Job Details
- Hours: 40 hours per week across 4.5 days
- Shift patterns: 8:00–6:00, 8:00–1:00, 1:00–6:00
- Contract: Permanent, full-time
- Sector: Early Years / Day Nursery
- Room: Baby room
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
- Dedicated baby room with age-appropriate resources and equipment
- Responsibility and autonomy within the room, with management support
- Stable nursery operating year-round for children aged 9 months to 5 years
What You’ll Need
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Recent experience working in a baby room within a day nursery
- Confidence leading practice within a room environment
- Sound understanding of child development
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and EYFS
What You’ll Do
- Lead the daily running of the baby room, maintaining routines and ratios
- Act as key person for a group of babies, supporting care, attachment, and development
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
- Guide and support practitioners working within the room
- Complete observations, assessments, and documentation accurately
- Maintain safeguarding, health, safety, and welfare standards at all times
What Happens After You Apply
Applications are reviewed against the essential criteria.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and a nursery visit.
Reference: WILL203544/JC