About the Role
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.
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
- Proven experience working with babies and leading a baby room or similar setting
- Comprehensive understanding of early childhood development and safeguarding
- Ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive team environment
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and best practice
Skills
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Location
- Croydon
Work Type
- 4 or 5 day working pattern available
Experience Level
- depending on experience
Education Level
- Early Years Professional status or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Education
Salary/Compensations
- £30,000 - £33,000
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.
About the Company
- Banana Moon Day Nursery
