Nursery Room Leader

Banana Moon Day Nurseries

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Barnstaple, England, UK on site Until 9/28/2026 First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

Banana Moon Day Nurseries is looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Room Leader to join our supportive and friendly team. In this role, you will lead your room to deliver exceptional care and education to children, ensuring their safety, happiness, and development.

You will be responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, managing and supporting your team, and fostering strong partnerships with parents. You'll play a key role in upholding the standards of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and contributing to a positive nursery environment.

We offer a welcoming workplace where professional development is encouraged, and where your leadership can make a significant difference in the lives of children and families.

Salary: £29, 120

Requirements

  • Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent.
  • Experience in a nursery setting with leadership responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
  • Commitment to child safeguarding and welfare.
  • Up-to-date DBS check and Paediatric First Aid certification preferred.
  • Full time role (40 hours) between 7.30am - 6.30pm

Benefits

  • A unique Early Learning and Development program for our children
  • Use of tablets that are linked to our bespoke 'Parent App',
  • State-of-the-art technology, including a biometric entry system,
  • Further on-the-job training 
  • Monthly Well-being funds
  • Annual awards evening
  • Room budgets to enhance provision of your choice
  • Discounted childcare
  • Competitive salad
About this role

Summary

Lead nursery room, support team, ensure child safety, plan activities, uphold EYFS standards.

Job title

Nursery Room Leader

Experience level

leadership role

Industry

childcare

Location requirements

Barnstaple, UK, on-site, full-time role

Salary

£29k+

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

level 3 early years qualificationleadershipcommunicationchild safeguardingpaediatric first aid

Preferred skills

DBS checkteam motivation

Specializations

early yearsleadershipchildcareEYFS
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Barnstaple, UK

On-site City