Baby Room Leader – Lewisham

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and qualified Baby Room Leader to join a friendly and supportive nursery team within the London Borough of Lewisham.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated childcare professional with strong leadership skills and baby room experience to oversee the day-to-day running of the baby room and help provide outstanding care and learning experiences for children aged 3 months to 2 years.

The successful candidate will create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where babies can thrive, develop confidence, and reach their full potential. You will lead by example, support team members, and build strong relationships with children and families.

We are looking for someone with excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding procedures, and experience managing a baby room within an Early Years setting.

The role is 40 hours per week (full-time), with flexibility to consider PT hours for the right candidate.

If you are passionate about working with children and have the requisite skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you.

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the baby room.
• Lead and support staff within the room to ensure high standards of care and education.
• Conduct staff supervisions and probation meetings.
• Support staff development and maintain positive team morale.
• Ensure ratios and daily routines are effectively managed.

• Provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for all children.
• Create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment that supports children’s individual needs and development.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress and achievements.
• Support children’s emotional, social, and physical development.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at all times.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the nursery.
• Ensure allergy, dietary, and medical requirements are consistently followed.
• Adhere to nursery policies, procedures, and OFSTED requirements.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive team environment.
• Build strong and professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Support the wider nursery team and nursery operations.

• Previous Baby Room Leader experience is essential.
• A good understanding of the EYFS Framework.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Creativity in planning engaging and educational activities.

• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths / English at Grade C or above or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths

• Current Paediatric First Aid certification.
• Current Safeguarding certification.
• Current COSHH certification.
• Current Food and Hygiene certification.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Physically able to carry out the requirements of the role.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)*.