Room Leader and Early Years Educator

Room Leader Position
Exciting Opportunity at Banana Moon Tunbridge Wells!

We’re thrilled to offer a rare opportunity for a full-time Room Leader (qualified to Level 3 or above) to join our amazing team.
It’s a fantastic chance to step into a key leadership role within our fun, nurturing, and supportive nursery environment.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings a huge smile and plenty of hugs to make every child feel safe and loved.
• Can turn every day into an adventure – dressing up, singing, exploring, and getting creative.
• Doesn’t mind leaving work covered in paint, glitter, or playdough.
• Has the patience and talent to guide little ones to sleep and the energy to keep up with lots of moving, giggling children.
• Knows the names of the children—and their favourite soft toys and pets!
• Feels proud to be adored by children, trusted by families, and valued by colleagues.

Role Purpose –Room Leader

As a Room Leader you will be fully responsible for the running of a room, while also supporting the management team in the daily running of the nursery..

In this role, you will:

• Lead your room with enthusiasm, creating a safe, stimulating, and loving environment.
• Support the Manager and Deputy Manager in the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Mentor, support, and inspire your team to deliver outstanding practice.
• Assist with training, mentoring, role-modelling, and supervising staff to lead ambitious and high-quality practice.
• Ensure full compliance with safeguarding protocols, EYFS guidelines, and Banana Moon policies.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, staff, and the local community.
• Promote our nursery’s reputation with passion and professionalism.
• Create a safe, caring, and welcoming setting where children flourish and parents feel confident and supported
• Salary £26,500 - 28,500 dependent on experience
  

You’ll also benefit from Banana Moon’s management training and ongoing professional development supported by our Franchise Support Team.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualifying experience
• At least 1 year of management or Room Leader experience
• Enhanced DBS check (Child Workforce)
• 12-hour Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding training

At Banana Moon Tunbridge, we love to take care of our team. You’ll enjoy:

• Yearly staff awards ceremony
• Dinner provided at staff meetings
• Training and career development opportunities
• Discounted childcare
• On-site / free parking
• Regular company events