At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's development and well-being in a nurturing nursery environment.
- Company: Join Banana Moon Day Nurseries, a brand new nursery opening in July 2025.
- Benefits: Enjoy great holiday entitlement, staff discounts, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent career growth opportunities and fun staff socials.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while developing your career in early education.
- Qualifications: Level 2/3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare preferred.
The predicted salary is between 26201 - 32023 £ per year.
Banana Moon Day Nurseries is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our brand new nursery opening in July 2025.
Your primary focus will be on supporting the development and well-being of children in our care, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care and education in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and our own curriculum.
- Plan and implement engaging and age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development
- Observe, assess and record children's progress, sharing insights with parents and colleagues
- Create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for all children
- Work collaboratively with your team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery
- Uphold nursery policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with safeguarding regulations
Requirements
Qualifications and skills required
- Level 2/3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare is desired.
- Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
- Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
- Enhanced DBS check clearance is required
If you are passionate about early education and eager to make a positive impact on children's lives, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits
- Bupa Employee Assistance.
We all have times in our life when we need a little extra support which is why we're working with Bupa to bring all of our employees a free, 24-hour confidential helpline service
- Great holiday entitlement up to 28 holidays including bank holidays
- Staff Perkbox offering a range of discount from high street shop's to online GP appointments
- 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, an interactive screen for our Preschool children as well as our Parent App and tablets
- Budget for staff socials, including breakfast and lunches
- Long service rewards including holiday vouchers
- Upto 30% staff discount
- Further on-the-job training
- Great career prospects
- You will be provided with uniform
- Staff member of the month
- Monthly staff breakfast
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.
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Early Years Professional/Nursery Practitioner - Brand New Nursery employer: Banana Moon Franchise
Banana Moon Day Nurseries is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a collaborative, people-first culture supported by strong leadership. As a Training & Development Officer, you will enjoy competitive benefits, including a generous annual leave allowance and childcare fee discounts, while having the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our nursery network through engaging training initiatives. With a focus on career development and continuous improvement, this role provides a unique chance to turn your Early Years expertise into transformative learning experiences.
