Baby Room Leader

Full-Time | ASAP Start | 8:30am - 4:00pm

We are recruiting a qualified and experienced Baby Room Leader for a school-based nursery in Barnet (N12).

This role is not suitable for unqualified candidates or those without baby room experience.

You will lead a small team of 2 practitioners in a busy baby room (9-18 months), ensuring high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding.

• You do NOT hold a full and relevant CACHE Level 3 (or equivalent)
• You have no experience working in a nursery or baby room
• You are not confident leading a room or taking responsibility for staff

• CACHE Level 3 Diploma (or full & relevant equivalent in Early Years)
• Minimum 1-2 years nursery experience, ideally with babies
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Experience with observations, assessments, and key person responsibilities
• Confident in supporting or leading other staff

• Lead the day-to-day running of the baby room
• Manage and support a team of 2 practitioners
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate EYFS activities
• Track children's development through observations and learning journeys
• Act as a key person, building relationships with parents
• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and welfare standards are met at all times

• Already a Room Leader OR a strong Level 3 Practitioner ready to step up
• Calm, organised, and confident managing a team
• Passionate about early years and baby development
• Reliable, proactive, and professional

• Term-time only (great work-life balance)
• Supportive school-based nursery environment
• Clear progression opportunity into leadership

If you meet ALL essential criteria, apply today to be considered for this Baby Room Leader role in Barnet (N12).

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%