Preschool Room Leader/ Early Years Professional

Banana Moon Franchise; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parent App

Biometric entry system

Good holiday entitlement

On the job training

Career progression opportunities

4 or 5 day working pattern

Job summary

Banana Moon Day Nursery in Hounslow is seeking a dedicated Room Leader / Early Years Professional to lead our Preschool Room and deliver high-quality early education and care. You will plan developmentally appropriate activities, mentor a team, and collaborate with parents to support each child's needs.

This role requires Early Years Professional status or equivalent, strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge, and commitment to professional development within a national franchise.

Qualifications

• Lead the room team to deliver high-quality early years education and care.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory nursery standards.
• Demonstrate safeguarding knowledge and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Preschool Room and oversee daily activities.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Promote wellbeing and safety for all children in the room.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Mentor and support team members for growth and best practice.
• Work to maintain nursery standards and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Communication

Team mentoring

Safeguarding

Collaboration with parents

Professional development

Education

Early Years Professional status

Equivalent qualification in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Banana Moon Day Nursery in Hounslow is seeking a dedicated and passionate Room Leader / Early Years Professional to lead our Preschool Room.

As a 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

Requirements

• Lead the room team to deliver exceptional care and early years education
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities
• Promote the well-being and safety of all children in the 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
• Early Years Professional status or equivalent qualification in Early Childhood Education
• 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