Room Leader

Baby Room Leader – Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42
Lead a growing baby room within a small, close-knit, purpose-built nursery in Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42. As a Baby Room Leader, you will create a calm, nurturing environment for babies from birth to two years, guide a supportive team and help shape the room as it develops. This nurseries & early years position suits an experienced practitioner who values personalised childcare, strong family relationships and child-centred early years practice.

Employment Type
Full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, all year round.

Salary
£29,000 to £31,000 per annum, dependent on experience + benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £29,000 to £31,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to shape and develop a growing baby room.
• Small, supportive and close-knit nursery team.
• Freshly prepared, balanced meals from an on-site qualified chef.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension.
• Staff childcare discount.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Management team committed to staff wellbeing.
• No evening or weekend work.
• Potential flexibility around working patterns, including four longer days.
• Purpose-built setting with well-equipped rooms and dedicated baby facilities.

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, all year round.
Based in Bracknell, RG42.

• Monday to Friday nursery environment with no evening or weekend work.
• The nursery operates between 7:30am and 6:00pm.
• Flexibility may be available around working patterns.
• A four-day pattern consisting of longer working days may be considered.
• Work closely with the Nursery Manager and wider leadership team as the baby room develops.

Job Description
As a Baby Room Leader, you will deliver high-quality childcare within a newly established, purpose-built nursery in Bracknell. You will lead a calm and nurturing room for babies from birth to two years, taking responsibility for daily practice while supporting practitioners to provide consistent, individualised care. The nursery cares for up to 57 children each day, creating an environment where practitioners can build meaningful relationships with children and their families.

The baby room has separate areas for mobile and non-mobile babies, a dedicated milk kitchen and direct access to an enclosed baby garden, giving younger children opportunities to explore safely. You will support individual feeding, sleeping and care routines that reflect home life while overseeing purposeful play and learning in line with the EYFS.

The nursery takes a child-centred, curiosity-led and nature-inspired approach to early years education. Children experience a balance of guided activities and self-initiated play, with natural materials and open-ended resources supporting imagination, communication, physical development and emotional wellbeing. This Baby Room Leader position combines hands-on early years practice with team leadership and the opportunity to influence how a growing room develops.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the baby room, maintaining a calm, welcoming and well-organised environment.
• Support, mentor and motivate practitioners, promoting consistent standards of childcare across the room.
• Deliver nurturing and developmentally appropriate care for babies from birth to two years.
• Plan and oversee engaging learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Use observations and assessments to understand children's interests, monitor progress and inform planning.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures, nursery policies and Ofsted requirements are consistently followed.
• Support individual feeding, sleeping and care routines that reflect each child's needs and home life.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, communicating clearly about routines, wellbeing and development.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure the baby room and milk-preparation facilities meet high hygiene and operational standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Nursery Manager and leadership team to develop the room as nursery occupancy grows.

Essential Requirements

• You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or supervisory experience within a nursery or early years setting.
• Practical experience caring for babies, supported by strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding.
• Confidence leading, supporting and developing a team while maintaining accurate records and consistently high standards.
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Able to take ownership of daily room operations while working collaboratively with nursery leadership. An up-to-date Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one before employment, is required.
• Also suitable for: Nursery Room Leader, Early Years Room Leader, Baby Room Manager, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Senior Early Years Educator, Senior Room Leader.

Company Culture
As a Baby Room Leader, you will be part of a friendly, close-knit team within a new purpose-built nursery where every child is known as an individual. The smaller setting supports meaningful relationships with children and families and a personalised approach to childcare. You will be encouraged to create engaging learning experiences that build confidence, independence and development, while working with colleagues and leaders who place genuine emphasis on staff wellbeing, professional development and a positive working environment where your experience and ideas are valued.

Apply Today
This Baby Room Leader position offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, shape a growing baby room and continue developing your early years career within a supportive Bracknell nursery. Your baby-room experience, leadership skills and commitment to high-quality early years practice will be valued. Flexible working patterns, including the potential to work four longer days, may be considered. Apply today to take the next step in your nurseries & early years career in the RG42 area.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged.

Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
George@recruitbynature.co.uk
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154