Assistant Deputy Manager / Room Leader (Maternity Leave Cover)
- Leicester Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
- £26,000-26,500 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Exciting Opportunity at Banana Moon Hamilton!We’re thrilled to offer a rare opportunity for a full-time Assistant Deputy Manager and Room Leader (qualified to Level 3 or above) to join our warm and dedicated team.
This position is to cover maternity leave, with strong potential for continued employment. It’s a fantastic chance to step into a key leadership role within our fun, nurturing, and supportive nursery environment.We’re looking for someone who:
- Brings a huge smile and plenty of hugs to make every child feel safe and loved.
- Can turn every day into an adventure – dressing up, singing, exploring, and getting creative.
- Doesn’t mind leaving work covered in paint, glitter, or playdough.
- Has the patience and talent to guide little ones to sleep and the energy to keep up with lots of moving, giggling children.
- Knows the names of the children—and their favourite soft toys and pets!
- Feels proud to be adored by children, trusted by families, and valued by colleagues.
- Lead your room with enthusiasm, creating a safe, stimulating, and loving environment.
- Support the Manager and Deputy Manager in the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
- Take on management responsibilities when needed, including at least one dedicated office day per week.
- Mentor, support, and inspire your team to deliver outstanding practice.
- Assist with training, mentoring, role-modelling, and supervising staff to lead ambitious and high-quality practice.
- Ensure full compliance with safeguarding protocols, EYFS guidelines, and Banana Moon policies.
- Build strong relationships with children, families, staff, and the local community.
- Promote our nursery’s reputation with passion and professionalism.
- Create a safe, caring, and welcoming setting where children flourish and parents feel confident and supported.
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
- Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualifying experience
- At least 1 year of management or Room Leader experience
- Enhanced DBS check (Child Workforce)
- 12-hour Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding training
- Yearly staff awards ceremony
- Dinner provided at staff meetings
- Training and career development opportunities
- Discounted childcare
- On-site / free parking
- Regular company events
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