Training & Development Officer

Early Years Training & Development Officer Location: Field-Based | Regular Travel Across the Banana Moon Nursery Network Schedule: Full-Time | Monday to Friday Travel: Regular travel to assigned nurseries, with mileage reimbursed in line with company policy Turn Early Years Expertise Into Learning That Makes a Difference Are you an experienced Early Years professional who knows how to turn knowledge into practical, engaging training? Banana Moon Day Nurseries is looking for an Early Years Training & Development Officer to design and deliver high-quality learning experiences across our growing nursery network. This is not a classroom-only training role. You’ll work directly with nursery leaders and teams, delivering face-to-face, virtual, and on-site training that responds to real operational and development needs. You’ll use your Early Years expertise and adult training experience to build capability, strengthen practice, and help our nurseries continuously improve. What You’ll Do Plan and deliver engaging face-to-face, virtual, and on-site training for nursery teams Translate identified compliance gaps, themes, and trends into practical learning interventions Support the rollout and ongoing delivery of the Banana Moon Early Learning Development Programme (ELDP), curriculum initiatives, and future learning frameworks Lead induction and onboarding support for new nursery managers in partnership with franchisees Coach nursery leaders and teams through on-site visits, virtual sessions, and follow-up support Create practical training materials, guides, resources, and learning tools Monitor training attendance, engagement, and effectiveness, providing additional coaching where needed Partner closely with the Compliance team to address recurring risks and network-wide development priorities Support nursery teams with regulatory inspection readiness where required Stay current with Early Years developments, regulatory expectations, and adult learning best practice What You’ll Bring Essential: A recognised Level 3 or above Early Years qualification A recognised qualification to deliver adult learning, such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or an equivalent training or teaching qualification Specific experience designing and delivering training to adults in a professional setting Strong, current knowledge of the EYFS and Early Years regulatory expectations Experience delivering engaging face-to-face and virtual learning The confidence to coach, challenge, and support nursery leaders and teams Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills The ability to translate complex information into practical, easy-to-use learning A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to nursery locations You’ll Stand Out If You Have: Experience delivering accredited or formally assessed training Experience supporting multiple nursery locations or a multi-site Early Years organisation Experience developing learning materials or structured training programmes Previous involvement in nursery improvement or regulatory inspection readiness Why Join Banana Moon? You’ll join a growing Early Years organisation where learning and development has a direct impact on the quality of practice across our nursery network. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with nursery teams, influence how learning is delivered, and see the results of your work in real settings. If you’re an Early Years professional with proven training experience and the qualifications to deliver high-quality adult learning, we’d love to hear from you. Competitive salary — in line with experience and market rate 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays Auto-enrolment pension scheme Childcare fee discount at Banana Moon and TLE centres Genuine career development opportunity as the UK business grows A collaborative, people-first culture with strong US and UK leadership support Apply today and help us build capability, confidence, and exceptional Early Years practice across the Banana Moon network.