Room Leader for a New Nursery

Banana Moon Day Nursery is excited to announce the opening of our recently opened new nursery and we are seeking a dedicated and proactive Room Leader to join our team. As a Room Leader in our new nursery, you will have the unique opportunity to shape and develop our early years environment from the ground up, creating a nurturing and stimulating setting for young children to thrive.

Your role will involve leading and managing your room team, planning and delivering high-quality care and educational activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and ensuring excellent communication with parents and colleagues. You will play a key part in establishing our nursery’s culture, standards, and reputation within the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of nursery practitioners to provide outstanding childcare and learning experiences.
• Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate curriculum activities based on EYFS.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for children, parents, and staff.
• Monitor and assess children’s development and progress, maintaining accurate records.
• Build strong relationships with families and encourage their involvement in nursery life.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and nursery policies.
• Act as a role model and mentor for your team, providing training and support as needed.

Working Hours and Benefits:

• Full-time position with flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or relevant childcare qualification.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and lead a team effectively.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Passion for delivering high-quality childcare and education.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the nursery.

• A unique Early Learning and Development program for our children
• Less paperwork is involved, meaning that you can spend more time with the children
• Use of tablets that are linked to our bespoke 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development
• State-of-the-art technology, including a biometric entry system, as well as our Parent App and tablets
• Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification)
• Great career prospects
• If you feel that you are looking for a challenge, or simply want to further your experience with the possibility of promotion and working your way up in a company, this is where you should apply!