Early Years Educator – Baby Room Lead (Level 3 or above)
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Client / Employer: Occupop
Posted: 20.05.2026 | Job reference: fee248a670759b98107a6aab26080b9e
Salary: £15.85 per hour | Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 6:00pm (with flexible early/late start or finish rota)
Role Purpose Provide outstanding care and early education for babies in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment, while overseeing the day-to-day operation of the baby room.
Ensures all needs are met through high-quality routines, activities, and interactions, in line with the EYFS framework.
The Baby Room Lead is also responsible for leading and supporting the room team, maintaining high standards of practice, and building strong partnerships with parents to promote each child’s wellbeing, development, and early learning.
About the Nursery Our newly refurbished nursery is perfectly located near the train station, with convenient on-site bike and car parking.
Sancton Wood Nursery is a nurturing, family-friendly environment supporting children aged 12 months to 4 years, and is celebrated for its outstanding approach to each child’s social and emotional development.
Our spacious outdoor garden is a magical space for little explorers, with Forest School sessions, a large climbing frame, a water pump, and a sandpit, providing endless opportunities for physical, creative, and social development in a safe and inspiring setting.
The nursery operates 48 weeks a year, closing at Christmas, Easter, and for two weeks in August. Staff also enjoy an additional 5 days holiday plus public holidays that fall outside nursery closure periods.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily running of the room and supervise staff
- Ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS
- Monitor children’s development and maintain learning records
- Oversee care routines (meals, sleep, toileting, hygiene)
- Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and hygiene standards are met
- Build strong partnerships with parents and communicate regularly
- Support, mentor, and guide team members
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with policies
Person Specification
- Qualifications: Level 3 (or equivalent) in EYFS or above (essential)
- Pedagogical first aid qualification (desirable)
- Experience working with 1-2-year-olds (essential)
- Previous experience in a room lead or supervisory role (desirable)
Benefits
- Continuing professional development, including 4 dedicated INSET days each year
- Free lunch, every day, all year round
- Gym membership discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and financial support
- Convenient location – just a 2-minute walk from Cambridge Station
- Cycle to Work scheme
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