Baby Room Leader Nursery and Preschool

Baby Room Leader – Baker Street Nursery & Preschool, Yate (BS37 4PW)

Location: Yate, Bristol | Full-time | Permanent

Are you an inspiring, passionate, and nurturing early years professional ready to take the next step in your career?

Baker Street Nursery & Preschool — a kind, caring, and family-run setting — is looking for a confident and motivated Baby Room Leader to join our warm and welcoming team.

Our baby room is a busy, joyful, and thriving environment, and we're looking for someone who's ready for a challenge — a strong, positive leader who can guide their team with enthusiasm, creativity, and heart.

About the Role

As our Baby Room Leader, you'll be at the heart of our nursery's success — leading a team that creates a safe, stimulating, and emotionally secure environment for our youngest learners. You'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional care and learning experiences, ensuring every baby feels loved, nurtured, and supported as they take their first steps on their learning journey.

You'll also:

Lead and oversee planning, record keeping, and room routines.

Ensure your team is well-organised, motivated, and following all nursery policies and procedures.

Communicate clearly with your team, ensuring new ideas and updates are shared and implemented effectively.

Manage staffing and ratios, ensuring a calm and consistent environment for children and staff alike.

Support and mentor students and new practitioners, modelling outstanding practice and professionalism.

Create a stimulating and engaging environment, rich in language, creativity, and sensory play.

Oversee health, safety, and hygiene standards, keeping the room and resources clean and inviting.

Act as a key person, supporting children's emotional wellbeing and maintaining strong partnerships with parents.

Support children's language development, independence, and personal care routines with kindness and patience.

Champion inclusive practice and uphold the nursery's safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.

Work closely with the management team, contributing to meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

A deep understanding of early child development and the EYFS.

A strong, confident leader who can inspire and support a busy team.

Someone who is organised, proactive, and self-motivated.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with families.

A reflective practitioner with a commitment to continuous professional development.

A hands-on approach, ready to lead by example and "teach in the moment".

A warm, caring, and professional attitude — always putting children first.

Why Join Baker Street Nursery & Preschool?

At Baker Street, we pride ourselves on being a family-run nursery that values every member of our team. We're committed to your career development, offering:

Ongoing in-house training and support from our dedicated management and area team.

Opportunities for growth and progression within our expanding nursery network.

A supportive, collaborative environment where ideas are valued and innovation is encouraged.

The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families every single day.

Safeguarding Statement

Baker Street Nursery & Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks, and ongoing safeguarding and child protection training.

To Apply:

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make every day magical for our babies and their families, we'd love to hear from you

Please send your CV and a covering letter to:

Join Baker Street Nursery & Preschool — where care, creativity, and community come together.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person