Job Description

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.

Hours will be agreed on a weekly basis and may vary, paid up to £14 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

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 but not essential.
• 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 upto 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!