Banana Moon Day Nurseries is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our brand new nursery opening in July 2025.
Your primary focus will be on supporting the development and well-being of children in our care, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.
Hours will be agreed on a weekly basis and may vary, paid up to £14 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality care and education in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and our own curriculum.
- Plan and implement engaging and age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development.
- Observe, assess and record children's progress, sharing insights with parents and colleagues.
- Create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for all children.
- Work collaboratively with your team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
- Uphold nursery policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with safeguarding regulations.
Requirements
Qualifications and skills required:
- Level 2/3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare is desired but not essential.
- Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
- Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Enhanced DBS check clearance is required.
If you are passionate about early education and eager to make a positive impact on children's lives, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits
- Bupa Employee Assistance. We all have times in our life when we need a little extra support which is why we’re working with Bupa to bring all of our employees a free, 24-hour confidential helpline service.
- Great holiday entitlement upto 28 holidays including bank holidays.
- Staff Perkbox offering a range of discount from high street shop's to online GP appointments.
- A unique Early Learning and Development program for our children.
- Less paperwork is involved, meaning that you can spend more time with the children
- Use of tablets that are 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.
- Budget for staff socials, including breakfast and lunches.
- Long service rewards including holiday vouchers.
- Upto 30% staff discount
- Further on-the-job training
- Great career prospects
- You will be provided with uniform
- Staff member of the month
- Monthly staff breakfast
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 a company, this is where you should apply!