At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to nurture and educate babies aged 0-24 months.
- Company: Banana Moon Day Nursery, a supportive and innovative childcare provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, good holiday entitlement, and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a unique curriculum and state-of-the-art technology in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young children and their families.
- Qualifications: Early Years Professional status or equivalent, with experience in baby care.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33000 £ per year.
Banana Moon Day Nursery in Croydon is seeking a dedicated and passionate Baby Room Leader / Early Years Professional to lead our baby room team and support the development of the youngest children in our care. In this role, you will provide a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for babies aged 0-24 months, ensuring their emotional, social, and physical development is nurtured.
As a Baby Room Leader / Early Years Professional, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality early education and care, leading your team with enthusiasm, and collaborating with parents to support each child’s individual needs.
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 depending on experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the baby room team to deliver exceptional care and early years education
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities tailored for infants
- Promote the well-being and safety of all children in the baby room
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Support and mentor team members for continuous professional growth
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and nursery standards
Qualifications:
- Early Years Professional status or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Education
- Proven experience working with babies and leading a baby room or similar setting
- Comprehensive understanding of early childhood development and safeguarding
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive team environment
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and best practice
Benefits:
- A unique curriculum that focuses on the wellbeing of staff, children, and families.
- A bespoke electronic 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development, minimising the requirement for excessive paperwork.
- State of the art technology, including a biometric entry system
- Good holiday entitlement.
- On the job training and support from a national franchise.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- 4 or 5 day working pattern available.
Baby Room leader/ Early Years Professional in Croydon employer: Bananamoonfranchise
Banana Moon Day Nursery in Croydon is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for Early Years Professionals. With a focus on staff wellbeing and development, we provide comprehensive training, career advancement opportunities, and innovative tools like our bespoke Parent App to enhance communication with families. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children while enjoying a balanced work-life with flexible working patterns and generous holiday entitlement.
