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.
• Permanent, 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.

In the first instance please click apply or send an updated CV to Laurapower@rikama-education.com

If you are happy in your current post but you have a colleague or friend that may be interested in this post, please pass on our email and number as Rikama education run a referral incentive scheme for anyone who refers a person to us that we subsequently place.