Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a small baby room, with the chance to advance your career in a thriving, high-quality nursery setting that values your expertise and offers excellent growth potential?

A leading chain of Independent Montessori Nurseries in Wembley & Harrow area that specializes in Montessori teaching are currently seeking an experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for a full-time position as Baby Room Leader. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ nursery.

Salary: £25,000 to £27,500 + Benefits

Location – Rayners Lane HA2

FULL TIME – 40 /week (Rotating early & late shifts between 8am to 6pm) or 4 full days / week – 8am to 6pm

The Baby Room -  You would be supervising a small room with 6 babies and 2 members of staff

You’ll need to be highly committed to providing children with the very best care and education. You’ll also have to be keen to progress and develop your own knowledge and skills and work as part of a team. The successful Nursery Practitioner will have strong knowledge of EYFS, an understanding of children’s development. 

  Your main duties as a Baby Room Leader would be :

·         Leading and working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently.

·         Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily.

·         Ensuring the children are happy,settled and content.

·         Observing, assessing, and planning for the children’s individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and create opportunities for children to progress.

·         Keeping up to date and informed of legislation in relation to early education and ensure that all paperwork is in keeping with the EYFS and Ofsted Requirements.

·         Becoming familiarised with the nursery's policies and procedures and working within these.

·         Sharing creative ideas and willingly involving your team in decision making for the classroom e.g., activities/planning

·         Delegating tasks to your team

·         Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and forming secure relationships with the children.

·         Using the nursery app  - training will be provided.

Person Specification for the ideal Baby Room Leader

• Minimum Level 3 in Childcare & Education
• The ability to deliver high-quality practice.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Being a positive role model to your team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good ICT skills

Benefits -

·         Excellent Salary Package with an annual review.

·         28 days paid holidays

·         One day’s extra holiday on your birthday each year!

·         One extra day's holiday per year increasing with each year of service

·         Pension scheme.

·         Fabulous in house CPD opportunities

·         Free uniform

·         4 paid staff training days per year

·         Non-contact time provided each week during the nursery day to

·         complete observations and update children's frameworks

·         Wellbeing days with treats & snacks

·         Staff childcare discount

·         Complimentary team building activities

·         Time owed in lieu

·         Discounts at Wembley Outlet

The positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate and references.

If you have the relevant experience & qualification and would like to be a part of a progressive and fun team please send your cv.