Room Leader (Full Time,4 Days a week)

Pay: £28,652.00–£31,000.00 per year

Job Title: Nursery Room Leader (Level 3) – Baby Room

Location: Sunrise Community Nursery, SE4 2LW (Brockley Way)

Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday (4?day work week)

Salary: £28,652–£31,000

Responsible to: Management

About Sunrise Community Nursery Sunrise Community Nursery is a community?run, charitable early years setting for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We are a large, vibrant nursery supporting around 110 children, with a strong commitment to inclusion, diversity and high?quality early education. Our team is dedicated to giving every child the best possible start in life through nurturing relationships, purposeful learning environments and a child?centred approach.

We are currently recruiting a Level 3 Qualified Baby Room Leader.

Key Responsibilities (Baby Room Leader) Provide warm, responsive care that supports secure attachments and early development. Plan and deliver age?appropriate sensory, exploratory and physical activities. Monitor and track developmental milestones using EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters. Lead and coach staff to ensure routines such as feeding, sleep and nappy changing are safe, consistent and nurturing. Create a calm, predictable environment that supports emotional security. Build strong relationships with families and support smooth transitions into nursery. Ensure all safeguarding, health and safety and statutory requirements are met.

General Leadership Responsibilities Manage and motivate your team effectively. Set clear goals and monitor progress against targets. Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance. Ensure policies, procedures and best practice are consistently followed. Monitor the quality of provision and drive continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years/Childcare. Strong knowledge of the EYFS. Passion for early years education and high?quality childcare. Leadership skills and confidence in supervising staff. Enthusiasm for working with babies and supporting their development. Commitment to inclusive practice and excellent communication with families.

Ideal Candidate Profile Sets high expectations that inspire and motivate children. Demonstrates strong knowledge of early learning and EYFS. Plans education and care that meets the needs of all children. Promotes good progress and positive outcomes. Approaches leadership with professionalism, warmth and clarity.

Apply Now If you are passionate about early years education and ready to lead a Baby Room that makes a meaningful difference to children and families, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full?time

Benefits: Discounted or free food, employee discount

Education: Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience: Leadership 1 year (required), childcare 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person