Baby Room Leader - Full Time (40 Hours per Week)

Baby Room Leader – Full Time (40 Hours per Week)Flexible options - term time only considered and condensing hours into a 4 day week also offeredAre you at your best when working with the very youngest learners? Do you know how to turn everyday moments into meaningful experiences for babies as they take their first steps in learning and development?

If so, this could be your next role. We're looking for a warm, confident and experienced Baby Room Leader to join a nurturing early years setting. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll guide a small team, create a safe and stimulating environment, and build strong relationships with children and families.

The role at a glance:40 hours per weekWorking hours between 7:45am and 6:00pm (shift patterns within this window)Term time only option available for the right personWhat you'll be doing: Leading the baby room with care, consistency and a calm presencePlanning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activitiesSupporting your team to deliver high-quality early years practiceBuilding trusting relationships with parents and carersEnsuring the room is a safe, stimulating and welcoming space every dayWhat we're looking for: Level 3 qualification in Early Years (essential)Experience working in a baby room, or previous leadership experience, ideally bothA genuine passion for early development and child-led learningSomeone organised, approachable and confident leading a teamFlexibility to work within the setting's opening hoursWhat we offer: Competitive rates of payCompany pension schemeOngoing CPD and professional development opportunitiesStaff team days out fully paid for by the company (e.g. trips to Blackpool, Flamingo Land and more)Staff mental health and wellbeing app, including free counselling sessionsLow-cost meals providedRegular treats to promote a happy working environmentBreakfast TuesdaysA supportive, friendly team culture where staff wellbeing is genuinely valuedThis isn't just about ticking boxes, it's about creating those small, magical moments that matter.

You'll have the chance to shape a room, support a team, and make a real difference to children at the very start of their journey. If you're ready to step into a role where your experience and care really count, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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