Room Leader / Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Nurse Level 3 Minimum requirement

Banana Moon Franchise; Billericay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa Employee Assistance

Childcare discount up to 100%

Extra day off for birthday

Excellent career prospects

Free DBS check and uniform

Job summary

A prominent nursery provider in Billericay seeks a qualified Room Leader to oversee daily activities and lead a nursery team. Responsibilities include planning curriculum, enhancing the children's learning environment, and liaising with parents to ensure a high standard of care. This role offers flexibility with full-time and part-time schedules available, alongside a generous benefits package including childcare discounts, holiday entitlement, and further training opportunities. Join this nurturing team and develop successful practices in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare required.
• Experience in a nursery setting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage.

Responsibilities

• Plan the curriculum with colleagues as per the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Ensure a warm and caring atmosphere for children.
• Support the management in leading the team.
• Ensure childcare policies and procedures are followed.

Skills

Childcare expertise

Curriculum planning

Team leadership

Communication with parents

Safeguarding children

Job description

Room Leader / Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Nurse Level 3 Minimum requirement

Banana Moon Franchise provided pay range: this range is provided by Banana Moon Franchise. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Banana Moon Billericay is recruiting for a minimum of level 3 qualified Room Leader. (Other roles are also available for qualified Practitioners).

Key day‑to‑day tasks as a Nursery Room Leader

• Planning of curriculum with room colleagues as per Early Years Foundation Stage
• Planning of early years foundation stage training
• Ensuring you provide a warm and caring atmosphere for the children
• Working as part of a team with shared responsibilities
• Room Leaders will support the management with leadership of their team in the daily running of the nursery
• To support the operation of the nursery facilities and staff, to ensure a high quality, balanced provision of leading practice education and care is delivered at all times
• Responsible for company adherence to Banana Moon policies and procedures. Consistently meeting legislative requirements and following education curriculum, delivering standards which ensure the highest possible inspection grading.
• To assist the training, support, mentoring, role modelling and supervision of their staff team inspiring and leading ambitious practice.
• To create a safe, caring and welcoming setting in which parents are happy to entrust their child and where their child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an enabling and stimulating environment.
• To promote a successful business with a first‑class reputation, engaging with the local community and marketing the nursery whilst providing excellent customer care.
• Acting as a named co‑ordinator relevant to their skills or training as designated by the Nursery Manager

Available full‑time and part‑time schedules

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Requirements

• Safeguarding the children, including caring for them and supervising them at all times
• Liaise with and form strong partnerships with parents, including taking part in development progress review meetings and providing daily feedback to parents and carers
• Take on key worker responsibilities including observing and planning for children's needs, providing exciting and stimulating activities based on the next steps for children
• Tracking children's progress with our unique Parent App
• Adhering to the nursery policies and procedures at all times

Benefits

• Bupa Employee Assistance – free, 24‑hour confidential helpline service
• Childcare discount for staff up to 100%
• Extra day off on (or as close to) your birthday
• After 2 years of continuous employment, you will gain an extra day off per year up to a maximum of 5 days
• A unique Early Learning and Development programme for our children
• Less paperwork is involved, meaning that you can spend more time with the children
• Use of tablets 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
• Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification)
• Great holiday entitlement
• Further on‑the‑job training in conjunction with Essex County Council via our Bursary (link)
• Great career prospects
• You will be provided with a free DBS check and uniform if offered the job
• 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 the company, this is where you should apply!

Location

London, England, United Kingdom