Banana Moon Franchise
Nursery Deputy Manager/Room Leader - Brand New Nursery
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Brand New Nursery Opening October 2026
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Banana Moon Day Nursery in Royston is looking for an exceptional, enthusiastic, and motivational Deputy Nursery Manager and Room Leaders to join our wonderful setting. This is a unique opportunity to help lead and shape a nurturing and stimulating environment where childhood is celebrated and learning flourishes through imaginative and engaging play.
We are seeking a full-time Deputy Manager and Room Leader, qualified to Level 3 or above, with a strong passion for early years and proven leadership experience.
Job Purpose
As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager, and Director, taking an active leadership role within the team. You will act as Room Leader and assume full managerial responsibility in the Manager's absence. The role requires confidence in decision-making, balancing the reputation and financial needs of the business with sensitivity to children and families.
Your mission is to ensure seamless operational management of the nursery, delivering a high-quality, well-balanced educational and caring environment at all times. You will embrace Banana Moon policies and procedures, consistently meet legislative requirements, and follow an enriching curriculum to achieve the highest possible inspection outcomes.
You will:
- Support the operational management of the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education
- Maintain full adherence to Banana Moon policies, legislation, and curriculum
- Ensure the nursery consistently meets the highest inspection standards
- Assist with training, mentoring, role modelling, and supervising the staff team inspiring and leading ambitious practice
- Create a safe, caring, and welcoming environment where children flourish
- Build strong, positive relationships with families and deliver excellent customer care
- Support the nursery's growth and reputation
- Act as a named coordinator within your area of expertise, as designated by the Nursery Manager
- Benefit from Banana Moon brand management training and ongoing professional development supported the Franchise.
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Requirements
We are looking for applicants with:
- A full and relevant Level 3 early years qualification (as listed by the DfE)
- A DBS enhanced disclosure for the child workforce sector on the update service
- A 12-hour Paediatric First Aid certificate
- Safeguarding training and qualification
- Room Leader/Leadership experience preferred
Benefits
As part of the Banana Moon family, you'll enjoy a range of benefits that support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance:
- Yearly Award Ceremony - celebrating outstanding team contributions
- Continuous Professional Development - grow your skills and knowledge. On the job training and support from a national award winning franchise
- Discounted Childcare - priority care for your own little ones, so you can focus on your career
- On-site Free Parking - convenient and stress-free
- Employee of the Month - Celebrating our team's commitment and recognising the hard work of our team
- On-site Wellbeing Champion - supporting staff mental health
- Our own bespoke Banana Moon curriculum- our bespoke Early learning and Development programme is amazing and fully focuses on the children, parents and staff. Our ELDP has removed most of the paperwork so the staff team can focus on quality interactions and teaching with the children!
- Competitive salary - with an annual review (Ranging from £34,000 to £38,000)
- Employee referral programme - Refer a friend to come and work with us and receive a bonus once they pass their probationary period
- Events - Opportunity to attend annual franchise award evening
- State of the art technology, including a biometric entry system and iPads.
- Wellbeing - BUPA Employee Assistant Programme available 24/7
- Additional annual leave - Birthday day off
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