At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nurturing baby room, inspiring your team to deliver exceptional childcare.
- Company: Warm and welcoming nursery in Sydenham with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Immediate start available with a dedicated consultant for support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in a nursery setting.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Rikama Education is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a warm, welcoming and well-established nursery in Sydenham for an experienced and passionate Nursery Room Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Early Years professional to lead a nurturing baby room where children’s wellbeing, development and learning are at the heart of everything they do. As the Baby Room Leader, you will create a safe, stimulating and caring environment where babies can thrive. You’ll lead by example, inspiring your team to deliver exceptional childcare while building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and support the Baby Room team to deliver outstanding care and education.
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
- Monitor children’s learning and development through observations, assessments and planning.
- Ensure the baby room is safe, welcoming, clean and well organised at all times.
- Build strong partnerships with parents, providing regular updates on their child’s progress.
- Support, mentor and develop team members through regular guidance and supervision.
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are adhered to at all times.
- Work closely with the Nursery Manager and wider nursery team to maintain exceptional standards.
- Promote a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment for children, families and colleagues.
What We’re Looking For
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential).
- Previous experience working within a nursery setting.
- Experience as a Room Leader or a Senior Practitioner ready to take the next step.
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and child development.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- A genuine passion for delivering outstanding childcare and education.
- Sound understanding of safeguarding and health and safety requirements.
- Paediatric First Aid qualification is desirable (or willingness to obtain).
What’s on Offer
- A warm, friendly and supportive working environment.
- A well-resourced baby room with a child-centred approach.
- Ongoing training and excellent career progression opportunities.
- A supportive management team that values and invests in its staff.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Permanently, full-time position (40 hours per week).
- Immediate start available.
Should you be accepted for this post, you will be rewarded by:
- A dedicated consultant for support.
- Free and professional training.
- A long term contract with the potential to go permanent at this school.
- Excellent rates of pay.
Nursery Room Leader employer: Rikama Education
Rikama Education offers a nurturing and supportive environment for Early Years professionals in Sydenham, where your passion for childcare can truly flourish. With a strong emphasis on employee development, you will benefit from ongoing training and career progression opportunities, all while working in a well-resourced baby room that prioritises children's wellbeing and learning. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and invests in its staff, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling career in childcare.
