Baby Room Leader

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. As a Baby 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 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 • Early Years Professional status or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Education • Proven experience working with babies and leading a baby room or similar setting • 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