Room Leader Baby Room

Baby Room Leader

Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) /Level 3 or above qualified | Minimum 2 years’ experience in the same role | Montessori experience desirable

Salary: Competitive and negotiable for the right candidate

About Us

Miss Potter's Garden at 388 Streatham Hub Children’s Centre is a warm, inclusive, and community-focused early years setting, proudly rated Good by Ofsted.

We are passionate about nurturing a love of learning and creating a safe, welcoming environment where children, families, and staff can thrive. Our small, close-knit team works collaboratively, supporting one another to provide high-quality care and learning experiences for every child.

As part of our ongoing development, we are introducing elements of the Montessori philosophy into our curriculum and embarking on an exciting outdoor learning project to transform our garden space, giving children a voice and a sense of ownership in shaping their environment.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Baby Room Leader to join our dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic early years professional who has a genuine passion for working with babies and young children and who can lead a room confidently, ensuring the highest standards of care, learning, safeguarding, and development.

As our Baby Room Leader, you will take responsibility for creating a nurturing, stimulating, and responsive environment where babies feel secure, valued, and supported to develop at their own pace.

As our Baby Room Leader, you will:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the Baby Room, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and development.

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate experiences in line with the EYFS framework.

• Build strong, secure, and nurturing relationships with babies and their families.

• Act as a positive role model for colleagues and support the development of the wider team.

• Mentor and guide practitioners within the room, encouraging reflective practice and continuous improvement.

• Maintain accurate observations, assessments, and individual learning records.

• Work closely with parents and carers, building positive partnerships and ensuring excellent communication.

• Support children's emotional wellbeing and respond sensitively to their individual needs.

• Create an engaging environment that encourages exploration, curiosity, independence, and learning through play.

• Support the introduction of Montessori-inspired approaches within the setting.

• Champion outdoor learning and contribute to our exciting garden development project.

• Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, health, safety, hygiene, and child welfare are maintained at all times.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Qualified  EYTS or Level 3 in Early Years Education or Childcare.

• Experienced as a Baby Room Leader for a minimum of 2 years in the same role.

• Confident in their knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.

• Passionate about providing exceptional care and learning experiences for babies.

• Confident in leading, supporting, and mentoring a team.

• Warm, nurturing, patient, and responsive to children's individual needs.

• Organised and able to take responsibility for the effective day-to-day running of a room.

• Committed to building positive relationships with parents, carers, colleagues, and the wider community.

• Passionate about children's wellbeing, learning, and development.

• Enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative approaches to early years education.

• Familiarity with or experience of Montessori principles is a bonus, but not essential.

• A positive, reliable, and collaborative team member who is keen to learn and develop professionally.

What You Will Gain Working With Us

At Miss Potter's Garden at 388 Streatham Hub, you will be part of a nurturing, professional, and supportive team that genuinely values collaboration, wellbeing, and personal growth.

We care about our staff and celebrate every success, big or small. You will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, develop your practice, and play an important role in the continued development of our setting.

We offer:

• Competitive and negotiable salary for the right candidate

• Up to 28 days of annual leave per year, including bank holidays

• Enhanced sick pay and paid leave entitlements

• On-site parking

• Regular social events and a joyful Christmas party

• Professional development and training opportunities

• A warm, inclusive, and community-focused workplace

• Opportunities for progression within a supportive and values-driven organisation

• The opportunity to be part of our developing Montessori-inspired curriculum

• The opportunity to contribute to our exciting outdoor learning and garden development project

We pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive community that welcomes people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Safeguarding Commitment

Miss Potter's Garden at 388 Streatham Hub Children’s Centre is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.