At a Glance
- Tasks: Support nurseries in delivering top-notch early years education and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Company: Join the passionate team at BananaMoon, dedicated to educational excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 28 days leave, pension scheme, and childcare discounts.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid work schedule with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in early years management, strong EYFS knowledge, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Early Years Support Officer to join our Early Years Department. In this field‑based role you will support the quality, compliance and educational excellence of our nursery network, ensuring each franchise location upholds the high standards, values and mission of the BananaMoon brand. You will work closely with the Head of Early Years to monitor statutory requirements, drive continuous improvement and support franchisees and nursery managers in delivering exceptional early years education and care.
Responsibilities
- Champion excellence by monitoring statutory requirements and ensuring nurseries across the BananaMoon Network remain fully compliant with regulatory inspection frameworks.
- Act as an ambassador for the BananaMoon brand, promoting our mission and values across the network.
- Support franchisees in delivering high‑quality learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
- Conduct regular onsite visits, virtual meetings and provide telephone guidance to nursery teams.
- Assist nurseries during regulatory inspections, offering reassurance and practical, hands‑on support.
- Review and maintain network‑wide compliance standards, completing audits and producing detailed reports.
- Inspire and up‑skill teams by delivering engaging face‑to‑face and virtual workshops and training programmes.
- Maintain accurate records through visit notes, audit documentation and compliance tracking systems.
- Support new nursery projects as they prepare to launch and embed the BananaMoon ethos.
- Provide professional guidance to franchisees and managers to confidently address operational and educational challenges.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three years’ experience in an early years management role, ideally with multi‑site experience.
- Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding legislation.
- Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or Development.
- Proven track record of positive Ofsted inspection outcomes.
- Ability to deliver professional training and educational guidance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong and supportive relationships.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Proactive, solution‑focused mindset and ability to manage a varied workload.
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly to franchise locations across the UK; occasional overnight stays may be required.
- Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule, including home‑based work and occasional visits to our Warwick‑based Franchise Support Office.
- Full UK enhanced DBS check due to regular contact with children.
Benefits
- Competitive salary in line with experience and market rate.
- 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Auto‑enrolment pension scheme.
- Childcare fee discount at BananaMoon and TLE centres.
- Genuine career development opportunities as the UK business grows.
Company Culture
We offer a collaborative, people‑first culture with strong UK and US leadership support, shared values of innovation and compliance excellence, and a rewarding environment where you can grow professionally while supporting children, families and franchise partners.
Early Years Support Officer employer: Banana Moon Day Nurseries
At BananaMoon, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions a collaborative and people-first culture. As an Early Years Support Officer, you will benefit from competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and genuine career development opportunities while working in a supportive environment that values innovation and compliance excellence. Join us in making a meaningful impact on children's lives and the success of our nursery network across the UK.
