Training and Development Officer

Banana Moon Day Nursery Limited

Early Years Training & Development Officer designing and delivering practical training and development for nursery teams at Banana Moon Nurseries. Supporting learning initiatives and fostering nursery capability through direct engagement.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeEpping • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering engaging training programs for nursery teams, with a strong focus on compliance, regulatory expectations, and adult learning principles. Proficient in coaching and supporting nursery leaders through effective communication and facilitation skills.

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Level 3 Early Years QualificationLevel 3 Award in Education and TrainingTraining Design and DeliveryKnowledge of EYFS and Regulatory ExpectationsCoaching and Facilitation Skills

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Hard Skills

Training DesignAdult Learning DeliveryCurriculum DevelopmentCompliance MonitoringTraining Material CreationOnboarding SupportVirtual Learning DeliveryRegulatory Inspection ReadinessEngagement MonitoringLearning Intervention Development

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsCoaching SkillsFacilitation SkillsConfidence in Challenging

Certifications & Qualifications

Level 3 Early Years QualificationLevel 3 Award in Education and Training

Industry Keywords

Early YearsEYFSComplianceTrainingLearning FrameworksNursery ManagementAdult Learning Best PracticesInspection ReadinessFranchise PartnershipProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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