Banana Moon Day Nursery in Croydon is seeking a dedicated and passionate Babies/Teenies 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.
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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.
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Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 depending on experience
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- Lead the baby room team to deliver exceptional care and early years education
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- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities tailored for infants
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- Promote the well-being and safety of all children in the baby room
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- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
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- Support and mentor team members for continuous professional growth
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- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and nursery standards
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- Early Years Professional status or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Education
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- Proven experience working with babies and leading a baby room or similar setting
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- Comprehensive understanding of early childhood development and safeguarding
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- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
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- Ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive team workplace
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- Commitment to ongoing professional development and best practice
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- A unique curriculum that focuses on the wellbeing of staff, children, and families.
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- 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.
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- State of the art technology, including a biometric entry system
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- On the job training and support from a national franchise.
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- Career advancement opportunities.
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- 4 or 5 day working pattern available
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