Job Description

Baby Room Lead / Deputy Manager

Location:

Little Lambs Nursery, BS39 6UB

Salary:

29,000 - 31,000 per annum + performance bonus

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week (flexible shift pattern - alternate to Manager)

Start Date:

Start of September 2025 (TBC)

Interview Date:

Week commencing 31st July 2025

A Unique Opportunity in a One-of-a-Kind Setting

Little Lambs Nursery is a new, purpose-built early years setting opening on a

working farm

, offering children a truly unique start in life surrounded by animals, nature, and open countryside.

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic

Baby Room Lead / Deputy Manager

to help us open our nursery and lead our

first room

-- a nurturing space for up to 24 babies. You'll also support the Nursery Manager with the daily operational running of the nursery and step up in their absence.

If you're someone who combines warmth and creativity with a passion for outstanding childcare and leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As

Baby Room Lead / Deputy Manager

, you will:

Take the lead in our baby room, supervising staff and overseeing the daily care and development of children aged 0-2 Work partly

supernumerary

, with time set aside for planning, observations, and quality monitoring Deputise for the Nursery Manager as needed, supporting with rota planning, compliance, team development, and family engagement Help embed our ethos of fun, creativity, and nature-based learning Contribute to Ofsted readiness and our shared goal of achieving

Outstanding

Model best practice and create a culture of support, positivity, and professionalism
About You

You'll be a natural leader and team player who's:

Fun, creative, outgoing

, and passionate about working with babies and young children A confident communicator who brings warmth to families and positivity to teams Flexible, calm under pressure, and happy to roll your sleeves up Experienced as a

Room Leader

(any age group) Ideally has some experience as a

Deputy

or

3rd in charge

, though not essential Minimum

Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent)

in Childcare Fully committed to safeguarding and quality practice (DSL training a plus) Excited to be part of a new nursery with big aspirations
What We Offer

Competitive salary:

29,000 - 31,000 per annum

Performance bonus

for achieving Ofsted Outstanding

25 days paid holiday

, plus

all bank holidays

Discounted childcare place

for your own child

Pension scheme

Flexible shift patterns (opposite to Manager's shifts for consistent leadership cover) Paid CPD and continuous training Career development opportunities as the nursery grows Free on-site parking Beautiful farm-based location with outdoor learning opportunities, animals, and fresh air A friendly, supportive team who share your passion for early years
We're building something special - and we're looking for people who want to be part of it from the very start.

Be part of the founding team. Grow your leadership in a setting like no other - where curiosity meets nature, and children thrive from day one.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person