BABY ROOM LEAD

Job Description

Salary: WSCC Grade 7 £29,540–£32,061 pro rata, (£15.31-£16.62 per hour)

Location: Boundstone Nursery School, Lancing West Sussex

Website: www.boundstonenursery.co.uk

Telephone: [phone removed]

Contract: Term time only, 37 hours per week. Working hours are Monday-Friday, term time only. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9-5pm, Tuesday/Thursday 8-4pm, with a 45 minute unpaid lunchbreak and one paid lunch meeting each week.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Early Years practitioner to take the Lead role in our Baby Room at Boundstone Nursery School.

At Boundstone Nursery School we believe in providing a warm, engaging environment where children can thrive and develop. We are committed to providing high-quality early years education and care, fostering creativity and curiosity, starting with our youngest children.

In this role, you will oversee the care and development of babies aged 0-2 years, ensuring their safety, happiness, and overall well-being. As well as being Early Years Educator to a group of children, you will lead and direct others within the baby room to ensure that the highest standards of care and safety are always met and that children’s development is optimised.

Boundstone Nursery School has a successful track record of supporting and developing staff to make sure they gain the skills and experience necessary to enable our young children to achieve great.

Safeguarding Statement

Boundstone Nursery School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the school processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below. CVs unfortunately cannot be accepted.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). 

Once complete please return this to [email removed]

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.

Closing Date: 20th November 2026
Interviews: 23rd November 2026

Required from: October 2026

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Non Teaching

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Job Description Baby Room Lead

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Responsibilities

• Implement a secure routine to ensure a calm, organised atmosphere in the baby room, where babies’ needs are met.

• Lead and inspire a small team of childcare practitioners in delivering high-quality care and education.

• Develop and implement engaging experiences, based on children’s fascinations and interests to promote their learning and development.

• Be proactive in researching and suggesting changes and improvements to systems and processes to ensure the best possible provision. 

• Ensure the safety and hygiene of the baby room, following all health and safety procedures.

• Build strong relationships with children and their families, providing regular updates on children’s progress and development.

• Monitor and assess individual children’s needs and progress to plan for their next stage of development, maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience Required:

(Essential)

• Level 3 childcare qualification (or equivalent).

• Significant experience working with infants and toddlers in a childcare setting.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Passion for early years education and child development.

• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

(Desirable)

• EYTS/EYPS (or equivalent)

• Early Years degree or other Level 5+ qualification

• Experience leading a team

• Driving license