BabyRoomLead

Baby Room Leader / Third in Charge 📍 Booth Lane, Middlewich £14.75 per hour | 40 hours per week Revive Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established, family-owned nursery in Middlewich to recruit an experienced and passionate Baby Room Leader / Third in Charge. This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming nursery with a strong reputation for high-quality childcare, where you'll lead the baby room while working alongside the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager as part of the leadership team. About the Nursery Our client is a family-owned nursery with a long-standing reputation for providing exceptional care and education for children aged 0–5. Their vision is to create a warm, homely environment where every child feels safe, valued and inspired to learn. They believe every child is unique and deserves a personalised learning journey that nurtures confidence, curiosity and independence. The nursery cares for 88 children across four rooms and has a dedicated team of 18 staff. They have recently embarked on their Curiosity Approach Accreditation journey, placing creativity, exploration and child-led learning at the heart of everything they do. The team culture is friendly, supportive and child-focused. Staff work collaboratively, communicate openly and genuinely support one another. As the nursery continues to grow, they are looking for a confident Third in Charge to become an integral part of the leadership team and help maintain the high standards the setting is known for. The Role As Baby Room Leader / Third in Charge, you will: * Lead and inspire the baby room team to deliver exceptional care and learning. * Create a nurturing, stimulating environment where babies can flourish. * Support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery. * Lead by example, maintaining high standards of safeguarding and Early Years practice. * Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. * Coach and mentor your team, promoting confidence, consistency and professional growth. * Help create an enabling environment that encourages curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: * Holds a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above. * Has previous experience leading an Early Years room, ideally within a baby room. * Is an approachable and inspiring leader. * Has excellent communication and organisational skills. * Is passionate about delivering outstanding childcare. * Shares the nursery's values of teamwork, nurturing relationships and child-centred learning. Salary & Hours * £14.75 per hour * 40 hours per week * Flexible working pattern: * 4 longer days with one weekday off, or * 5 shorter working days Benefits * 50% childcare discount * Company pension * Free on-site staff parking * Weekly staff wellbeing treats * Star of the Month recognition scheme * Free access to the Noodle Now online training platform * Regular Cheshire East training (online and face-to-face) * Excellent career progression opportunities, with a strong commitment to promoting from within Apply Today If you're an experienced Early Years professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role, Revive Recruitment would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity and become part of a nursery that invests in its people, values teamwork and is committed to giving every child the very best start in life