At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver engaging training for nursery teams across the Banana Moon network.
- Company: Join a people-first culture at Banana Moon Day Nurseries.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28 days leave, pension scheme, and childcare discounts.
- Other info: Opportunity for genuine career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in Early Years education while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in adult training required.
The predicted salary is between 26100 - 31900 £ per year.
Location: Field-Based | Regular Travel Across the Banana Moon Nursery Network
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Travel: Regular travel to assigned nurseries, with mileage reimbursed in line with company policy
Turn Early Years Expertise Into Learning That Makes a Difference
Are you an experienced Early Years professional who knows how to turn knowledge into practical, engaging training? Banana Moon Day Nurseries is looking for an Early Years Training & Development Officer to design and deliver high-quality learning experiences across our growing nursery network. This is not a classroom-only training role. You'll work directly with nursery leaders and teams, delivering face‑to‑face, virtual, and on‑site training that responds to real operational and development needs. You'll use your Early Years expertise and adult training experience to build capability, strengthen practice, and help our nurseries continuously improve.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging face‑to‑face, virtual, and on‑site training for nursery teams
- Translate identified compliance gaps, themes, and trends into practical learning interventions
- Support the rollout and ongoing delivery of the Banana Moon Early Learning Development Programme (ELDP), curriculum initiatives, and future learning frameworks
- Lead induction and onboarding support for new nursery managers in partnership with franchisees
- Coach nursery leaders and teams through on‑site visits, virtual sessions, and follow‑up support
- Create practical training materials, guides, resources, and learning tools
- Monitor training attendance, engagement, and effectiveness, providing additional coaching where needed
- Partner closely with the Compliance team to address recurring risks and network‑wide development priorities
- Support nursery teams with regulatory inspection readiness where required
- Stay current with Early Years developments, regulatory expectations, and adult learning best practice
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- A recognised qualification to deliver adult learning, such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or an equivalent training or teaching qualification
- Specific experience designing and delivering training to adults in a professional setting
- Strong, current knowledge of the EYFS and Early Years regulatory expectations
- Experience delivering engaging face‑to‑face and virtual learning
- The confidence to coach, challenge, and support nursery leaders and teams
- Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
- The ability to translate complex information into practical, easy‑to‑use learning
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to nursery locations
You’ll Stand Out If You Have:
- Experience delivering accredited or formally assessed training
- Experience supporting multiple nursery locations or a multi‑site Early Years organisation
- Experience developing learning materials or structured training programmes
- Previous involvement in nursery improvement or regulatory inspection readiness
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 Banana Moon and TLE centres
- Genuine career development opportunity as the UK business grows
- A collaborative, people‑first culture with strong US and UK leadership support
Apply today and help us build capability, confidence, and exceptional Early Years practice across the Banana Moon network.
Training & Development Officer in Loughton 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.
