At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to provide exceptional care for babies and create a nurturing environment.
- Company: Olivers Lodge Nursery, a friendly and supportive place for early years education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a welcoming team dedicated to supporting early development and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a happy, inclusive nursery.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Early Years and experience leading a baby room team.
The predicted salary is between 28225 - 29500 £ per year.
- Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
- Application Close: 30/07/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: July - August
Location: Olivers Lodge Nursery, Newport Position: Baby Room Leader Hours: 8am - 5pm to meet the needs of the nursery and the role Salary: £31,590
About the Role
Olivers Lodge Nursery is seeking a passionate, experienced, and caring Baby Room Leader to lead our baby room team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Early Years professional who is committed to providing exceptional care and creating a warm, nurturing environment where babies feel safe, happy, and valued.
As Baby Room Leader, you will lead by example, inspire your team, and ensure the highest standards of care, learning, and wellbeing for every child.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and support the Baby Room team to deliver outstanding childcare.
- Plan and provide high-quality care and age-appropriate learning experiences for babies.
- Create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment that supports children's development.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues.
- Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing are maintained at all times.
- Support the professional development of team members through guidance and mentoring.
- Ensure all nursery policies and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements are followed.
Person Specification
- Hold a Level 3 qualification (or above) in Early Years.
- Have previous experience leading or supervising a team within a baby room.
- Be passionate about working with babies and supporting their early development.
- Demonstrate a nurturing, child-centred approach to childcare.
- Have excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
- Be committed to delivering outstanding care and making a positive difference every day.
What We Offer
- A supportive, welcoming, and friendly team.
- Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development.
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in children's lives.
- A happy and inclusive nursery environment.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about early years education and would like to join our dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.
Please email sophie@olivers-lodge. co. uk to request an application pack or for more information.
Alternatively, call 01799 540709.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.
All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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