Pre-School Room Leader

Room Leader for our Full Moons Room (pre-school age 3-4 years)  

Here at Banana Moon Hamilton, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Full Time, preschool Room Leader to join our ever-growing nursery team! The candidate must be qualified to Level 3 or above and have experience of leading a team.

• You must have a huge smile, and be able to offer hugs to make every child feel loved
• Dressing up and going on adventures every day is key!
• Leaving the nursery covered in paint, glitter (and other unexplained substances) will happen daily.
• The ability to be singing "Baby Shark" over and over again, doesn’t have to be in tune.
• Being able to headcount lots of little moving people many times a day is desirable
• Playdough-making skills are essential. (yes we have awards for the best made playdough)
• Have tissues at the ready for those little runny noses.
• Hold the skill to remember the names of many children, along with the names of every soft toy they own and their pet’s names.
• Willing to feel so loved and adored by all of our children and families.

Job Purpose:

Room Leaders will support the management with the leadership of their team in the daily running of the nursery.

To support operational management 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 with the training, support, mentoring, role modelling and supervision of the 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 coordinator relevant to their skills or training as designated by the Nursery Manager.

As an early years professional you will benefit from Banana Moon brand management training and a program of continuous professional development supported by our head office quality and improvement team.