Banana Moon Franchise
Baby Room leader/ Early Years Professional
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Banana Moon Day Nursery in Croydon
Banana Moon Day Nursery in Croydon is seeking a dedicated and passionate Baby Room Leader / Early Years Professional to lead our baby room team and support the development of the youngest children in our care. In this role, you will provide a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for babies aged 0-24 months, ensuring their emotional, social, and physical development is nurtured.
As a Baby Room Leader / Early Years Professional, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality early education and care, leading your team with enthusiasm, and collaborating with parents to support each child's individual needs.
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 depending on experience
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the baby room team to deliver exceptional care and early years education
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities tailored for infants
- Promote the well-being and safety of all children in the baby room
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Support and mentor team members for continuous professional growth
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and nursery standards
Requirements
- Early Years Professional status or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Education
- Proven experience working with babies and leading a baby room or similar setting
- Comprehensive understanding of early childhood development and safeguarding
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive team environment
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and best practice
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Benefits
- A unique curriculum that focuses on the wellbeing of staff, children, and families
- A bespoke electronic 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development, minimising the requirement for excessive paperwork
- State of the art technology, including a biometric entry system
- Good holiday entitlement
- On the job training and support from a national franchise
- Career advancement opportunities
- 4 or 5 day working pattern available
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