# Baby Room leader/ Early Years Professional

> Banana Moon Day Nurseries · Croydon, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-08

**Salary:** GBP 30,000–33,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

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

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   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

## Requirements

-   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

## Apply

[Apply at Banana Moon Day Nurseries](https://apply.workable.com/banana-moon-day-nurseries/j/AF94867A44/apply)

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