Room Leader Position – Banana Moon Tunbridge Wells
We’re thrilled to offer a rare opportunity for a full‑time Room Leader (qualified to Level 3 or above) to join our amazing team.
Expected duties include creating a safe, stimulating, and loving environment for children, supporting the manager and deputy manager, mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with safeguarding protocols, building relationships, and promoting our nursery’s reputation.
Key Responsibilities
* Bring a huge smile and plenty of hugs to make every child feel safe and loved.
* Turn every day into an adventure—dressing up, singing, exploring, and getting creative.
* Accept that work may get covered in paint, glitter, or playdough.
* Have the patience and talent to guide little ones to sleep and the energy to keep up with lots of moving, giggling children.
* Know the children’s names and their favourite soft toys and pets.
* Feel proud to be adored by children, trusted by families, and valued by colleagues.
* Lead your room with enthusiasm, creating a safe, stimulating, and loving environment.
* Support the Manager and Deputy Manager in the smooth day‑to‑day running of the nursery.
* Mentor, support, and inspire your team to deliver outstanding practice.
* Assist with training, mentoring, role‑modelling, and supervising staff to lead ambitious and high‑quality practice.
* Ensure full compliance with safeguarding protocols, EYFS guidelines, and Banana Moon policies.
* Build strong relationships with children, families, staff, and the local community.
* Promote our nursery’s reputation with passion and professionalism.
* Create a safe, caring, and welcoming setting where children flourish and parents feel confident and supported.
Qualifications & Experience Required
* A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
* Minimum of 2 years’ post‑qualifying experience.
* At least 1 year of management or Room Leader experience.
* Enhanced DBS check (Child Workforce).
* 12‑hour Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding training.
Benefits
* Yearly staff awards ceremony.
* Dinner provided at staff meetings.
* Training and career development opportunities.
* Discounted childcare.
* On‑site/free parking.
* Regular company events.
Pay
Salary £26,500 – £28,500, dependent on experience.
Location
Tunbridge Wells, England
Employment type
Full‑time
Seniority level
Entry level
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