Baby Room Leader – Chepstow, Monmouthshire

Location: Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Salary: £30,000–£32,000 per annum
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
Qualification: Level 3 Early Years or equivalent

Are you an experienced Baby Room Leader or passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking to take the next step in your Early Years career?

Class People are delighted to be recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Baby Room Leader to join a welcoming and supportive nursery in Chepstow, Monmouthshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a nurturing baby room within an established Early Years setting that values its staff, encourages professional development and is passionate about providing exceptional care for its youngest children.

We're looking for someone who understands the importance of those precious early years, can confidently support babies' individual routines and developmental milestones, and has the leadership skills to inspire a positive, caring team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting a dedicated team of Early Years Practitioners within the baby room.

• Overseeing the daily running of the room, ensuring a safe, calm and stimulating environment.

• Providing exceptional care for babies, supporting their emotional, physical and developmental needs.

• Planning engaging, sensory-rich activities that encourage exploration, curiosity and early learning.

• Supporting individual feeding, sleeping and personal care routines.

• Building strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers.

• Observing and monitoring children's development and celebrating important milestones.

• Supporting colleagues through positive leadership, guidance and teamwork.

• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health, safety and hygiene.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Previous experience working with babies in a nursery or Early Years setting is essential.

• Experience leading a room or supporting colleagues in a senior capacity would be advantageous.

• Strong understanding of babies' development, care routines and emotional needs.

• Confidence in planning age-appropriate activities that support early learning.

• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

• A warm, nurturing and patient approach to childcare.

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and children's wellbeing.

Salary & Benefits

This opportunity offers a competitive salary alongside a range of benefits, which may include:

• Competitive salary of £28,000–£31,000 per annum.

• Generous annual leave entitlement.

• Childcare discounts.

• Ongoing professional training and development.

• Opportunities for career progression.

• A supportive and welcoming working environment.

• Health and wellbeing initiatives.

• Employee discounts and additional workplace benefits.

• Pension scheme.

Benefits vary depending on the nursery setting and will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Why Apply Through Class People?

At Class People, we believe recruitment should be about more than simply finding your next job.

As a B Corp certified education recruitment agency, we're passionate about supporting Early Years professionals throughout their careers.

Whether you're an experienced Baby Room Leader looking for a fresh opportunity or a confident Level 3 Practitioner ready to progress into leadership, our dedicated recruitment team is here to support you every step of the way.

Apply Today

If you're a Baby Room Leader or experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner based in Chepstow, Caldicot, Sedbury, Lydney or the surrounding areas, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Class People and take the next step in your Early Years career.

*Class People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and vetting checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and relevant suitability checks.