Nursery Room Leader/ Early Years Professional
2 weeks ago
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 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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a full and relevant level 3 Early years qualification as defined by the Department of Education on the Early Years Qualifications List?
- Do you hold a DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector on the update service?
- Do you hold a Paediatric 12hr First Aid certificate?
- Do you hold Safeguarding training and qualification?
Experience:
- Post qualifying: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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