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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed