Overview
Room Leader Position
Exciting Opportunity at 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. It’s a fantastic chance to step into a key leadership role within our fun, nurturing, and supportive nursery environment.
Responsibilities
Role Purpose – Room Leader
As a Room Leader you will be fully responsible for the running of a room, while also supporting the management team in the daily running of the nursery.
In this role, you will:
* 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.
* Salary £26,500 - 28,500 dependent on experience.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
* Brings a huge smile and plenty of hugs to make every child feel safe and loved.
* Can turn every day into an adventure – dressing up, singing, exploring, and getting creative.
* Doesn’t mind leaving work covered in paint, glitter, or playdough.
* Has the patience and talent to guide little ones to sleep and the energy to keep up with lots of moving, giggling children.
* Knows the names of the children—and their favourite soft toys and pets!
* Feels proud to be adored by children, trusted by families, and valued by colleagues.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and 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
At Banana Moon Tunbridge, we love to take care of our team. You’ll enjoy:
* Yearly staff awards ceremony
* Dinner provided at staff meetings
* Training and career development opportunities
* Discounted childcare
* On-site / free parking
* Regular company events
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