Baby Room Leader
Local Work Rights Required
This employer does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the job location.
This opportunity may still be relevant if you already have work authorization, are a permanent resident, citizen, student or dependant with work rights, or are seeking jobs within Africa.
Role Summary
Join Broughton Gifford Preschool as a Baby Room Leader in Melksham, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for infants while leading a team in providing excellent care.
About the Organisation
Broughton Gifford Preschool is on the site of St Mary’s Primary School in the
village of Broughton Gifford. We are open from 8am until 5pm during term time.
We are expanding our provision to include little ones aged from 9 months, this
will be an exciting opportunity to develop a new venture alongside the
management team.
environment.
care.
within the baby room.
requirements.
learning records are maintained.
with families and external professionals where appropriate.
appropriate.
wellbeing.
accurately.
needs.
building an effective relationship with parents/carers, and ensuring each
child’s needs are recognized and met.
parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
To assist in assessing risks to protect children from dangerous or harmful
situations.
with the Setting Manager.
an ‘Expected Standard’ Ofsted rating at the next inspection.
child protection and safeguarding procedures.
role and the safe running of the room.
meetings.
personal development.
their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job.
including those relating to confidentiality, equality and diversity, health
and safety, fire precautions, dropping off and collection of children, food
safety, cleanliness of the setting, safeguarding, setting hygiene and
whistleblowing. This is not an exhaustive list of the setting procedures.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the post holder
will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed
by the line manager. The post holder is also expected to be flexible and
adaptable in their approach to fulfilling their duties.
- To lead and manage the baby room to ensure a safe, stimulating and inclusive
- Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for babies.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote development.
- Observe, assess and record children’s progress.
- Support babies, individual routines, including feeding, sleeping and personal
- Promote positive relationships and secure attachments with children.
- Lead, support, mentor and supervise room staff, students and apprentices
- Allocate duties and ensure effective daily room organisation.
- Ensure staff ratios are maintained in accordance with regulatory
- Support settling in process and address parental concerns professionally.
- Promote positive teamwork and professional practice within the room.
- Monitor children’s progress and ensure accurate observations, assessments and
- Support children’s emotional wellbeing, social development and independence.
- Identify and support children with additional needs, working collaboratively
- Ensure all activities are inclusive, engaging and developmentally
- Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers.
- Communicate regularly regarding children’s development, achievements and
- Conduct parent meetings and support transitions into school.
- Ensure records, registers, accident forms and medication forms are completed
- Support preparation for inspections and quality assurance processes.
- Maintain compliance with EYFS, Ofsted requirements and setting policies.
- Monitor resources and equipment, reporting maintenance or replenishment
- To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and
- To be aware of and share data about the progress of key groups of children.
- To advise the Manager of any concerns, e.g. health and wellbeing of children,
- Sharing any welfare, child protection or safeguarding concerns immediately
- To take action to support the setting in achieving and maintaining a minimum
- To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow
- To support mealtimes within the baby room.
- To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to the
- To actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal
- To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for
- To maintain full confidentiality for any information regarding the children,
- To be aware of and adhere to all the setting’s policies and procedures
- To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly.
- To promote the setting to current parents and potential customers.
- To comply with the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulation.
- To keep up to date with current good practice.
Minimum Requirements
relevant up to date training
and use of English to ensure the wellbeing of children in their care.”
development.
effective relationships.
a commitment to obtaining a level 4 or above qualification.
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare (or equivalent).
- Two years’ experience of working within a 0-2 years environment and hold
- It is a statutory requirement that: “staff have a sufficient understanding
- Willingness to learn and undertake further training.
- Previous experience of working with young children.
- Sound knowledge of child development from birth to five years.
- Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good customer care skills.
- An understanding of play-based approaches to children’s learning and
- A commitment to continuously promoting a culture of safeguarding.
- A commitment to equal opportunities, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- A commitment to working effectively with young children and families.
- A friendly and flexible approach at work that facilitates the development of
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to motivate others.
- Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent, and
- Current Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Application Information
Please contact Maria , our preschool manager via email at
bgpreschool@hotmail.co.uk [bgpreschool@hotmail.co.uk] to request an application
form.
[https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/20911/Application-Form-2026/doc/Application_Form_2026.docx]
Closing date (and time): Friday 7th August 2026 12:00pm
Interview date: Monday 10th August-Friday 14th August 2026
Commencement date: September 2026
Broughton Gifford Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to
share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and
Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants
must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and
warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
(Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will
be required for the successful applicant.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available.
⚠️ Disclaimer: PathwayAI Africa does not guarantee employment, scholarships, visas, or admission. Always verify all opportunities through official sources before submitting personal information.
Check if You Qualify
Upload your CV to compare it against this specific opportunity. You can still apply even if improvements are recommended.