At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery room, plan engaging activities, and support children's development.
- Company: Join the vibrant Banana Moon franchise with a focus on quality childcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, childcare discounts, and extra days off for your birthday.
- Other info: Flexible full-time and part-time schedules available with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in childcare and a passion for nurturing young minds.
The predicted salary is between 25875 - 31625 £ per year.
Room Leader / Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Nurse Level 3 Minimum requirement
Banana Moon Franchise provided pay range: this range is provided by Banana Moon Franchise.
Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Banana Moon Billericay is recruiting for a minimum of level 3 qualified Room Leader. (Other roles are also available for qualified Practitioners).
- Key day‑to‑day tasks as a Nursery Room Leader
- Planning of curriculum with room colleagues as per Early Years Foundation Stage
- Planning of early years foundation stage training
- Ensuring you provide a warm and caring atmosphere for the children
- Working as part of a team with shared responsibilities
- Room Leaders will support the management with leadership of their team in the daily running of the nursery
- To support the operation of the nursery facilities and staff, to ensure a high quality, balanced provision of leading practice education and care is delivered at all times
- Responsible for company adherence to Banana Moon policies and procedures.
Consistently meeting legislative requirements and following education curriculum, delivering standards which ensure the highest possible inspection grading.
- To assist the training, support, mentoring, role modelling and supervision of their staff team inspiring and leading ambitious practice.
- To create a safe, caring and welcoming setting in which parents are happy to entrust their child and where their child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an enabling and stimulating environment.
- To promote a successful business with a first‑class reputation, engaging with the local community and marketing the nursery whilst providing excellent customer care.
- Acting as a named co‑ordinator relevant to their skills or training as designated by the Nursery Manager
- Available full‑time and part‑time schedules
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Requirements
- Safeguarding the children, including caring for them and supervising them at all times
- Liaise with and form strong partnerships with parents, including taking part in development progress review meetings and providing daily feedback to parents and carers
- Take on key worker responsibilities including observing and planning for children's needs, providing exciting and stimulating activities based on the next steps for children
- Tracking children's progress with our unique Parent App
- Adhering to the nursery policies and procedures at all times
Benefits
- Bupa Employee Assistance – free, 24‑hour confidential helpline service
- Childcare discount for staff up to 100%
- Extra day off on (or as close to) your birthday
- After 2 years of continuous employment, you will gain an extra day off per year up to a maximum of 5 days
- A unique Early Learning and Development programme for our children
- Less paperwork is involved, meaning that you can spend more time with the children
- Use of tablets 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, an interactive screen for our Preschool children as well as our Parent App and tablets
- Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification)
- Great holiday entitlement
- Further on‑the‑job training in conjunction with Essex County Council via our Bursary (link)
- Great career prospects
- You will be provided with a free DBS check and uniform if offered the job
- 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 the company, this is where you should apply!
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
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Room Leader / Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Nurse Level 3 Minimum requirement in Billericay employer: Banana Moon Franchise
Banana Moon Billericay is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture, generous benefits including childcare discounts and extra days off, and a commitment to providing high-quality education and care, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles. The nursery's innovative approach, including state-of-the-art technology and a unique Early Learning and Development programme, ensures that staff can focus on what truly matters – nurturing and inspiring the children in their care.
