Permanent Baby Room Leader – Yate, South Gloucestershire

Location: Yate, South Gloucestershire
Position: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

Are you passionate about giving babies the very best start in life?

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and experienced Baby Room Leader to join our friendly nursery team in Yate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated early years professional who has a passion for working with babies, supporting their individual development and leading a team to deliver outstanding care and learning experiences.

As Baby Room Leader, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the baby room, ensuring that every baby receives the highest standard of care in a safe, warm, nurturing and stimulating environment.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and support the baby room team, promoting excellent practice and teamwork.

• Provide high-quality care for babies, meeting their individual needs, routines and stages of development.

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support babies' learning and development.

• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers, maintaining effective communication and sharing children's progress.

• Oversee observations, assessments and planning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Ensure all safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures are followed.

• Maintain accurate records, including care routines, sleep checks, feeding and developmental observations.

• Support staff development, mentoring and performance within the room.

• Create a welcoming environment where every baby feels safe, secure and valued.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, or a higher relevant qualification.

• Has experience working with babies in an early years setting.

• Has previous leadership experience or the confidence and ability to lead a team.

• Has a good understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development.

• Is caring, patient, organised and enthusiastic.

• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Is committed to providing high-quality care and helping every baby reach their full potential.

What we offer

• A permanent position within a supportive nursery team.

• A competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

• Opportunities for training and career progression.

• A positive working environment where your ideas and experience are valued.

• The opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a real difference during babies' most important early years.

How to apply

If you are an enthusiastic early years professional ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

Please send your CV and a covering letter to maddie@classpeople.co.uk.