BABY ROOM LEAD / SUPERVISOR

Zero2FiveHovereedpublished 10/29/2026
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About the company

Zero2Five is looking for a passionate, nurturing and confident Baby Room Lead / Supervisor to join a welcoming early years setting in Hove.

Your tasks

  • Leading the day-to-day running of the Baby Room, caring for children aged 3–18 months.
  • Supporting, motivating and guiding your team to deliver high-quality care.
  • Creating a warm, safe and stimulating environment where babies can explore and develop.
  • Planning fun, engaging activities in line with the EYFS.
  • Building strong relationships with children and their families.
  • Maintaining excellent safeguarding, health and safety standards.
  • Supporting children's individual needs, routines and developmental milestones.

Requirements

  • A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
  • At least one year's experience in a Room Leader, Supervisor or senior early years role.
  • A genuine passion for working with babies.
  • Confidence in leading a team and maintaining high standards.
  • Good knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
  • Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
  • A warm, caring and proactive approach.

Paediatric First Aid and previous Baby Room leadership experience would be an advantage.

What we offer

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

  • A 4-day working week.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Supportive team and management.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • Workplace pension scheme.
  • Employee childcare discount.
  • Mentoring, staff wellbeing support and opportunities to gain further qualifications.

How to apply

Apply today or email your most up-to-date CV to

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Ready to take the lead in a baby room where you can make a real difference?

If you love helping little ones thrive, enjoy supporting a team and take pride in delivering outstanding care, this could be the perfect next step in your career!

THE ROLE

  • Hours: 33.5 hours per week
  • Working pattern: 4 days per week, with flexible working arrangements
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Location: Hove, East Sussex

READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP? If you're an experienced early years professional ready to lead, inspire and make a difference during those all-important first years, we'd love to hear from you!