Job Description

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

Requirements

• 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