Job Description

Are you an experienced Room Leader with a passion for motivating and inspiring children? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of young learners?

VD Recruitment is proud to partner with a distinguished Montessori Nursery in North West London. We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Room Leader who can lead a team, create a nurturing environment, and ensure the highest standards of care and education for our children

Excellent Salary Package - GBP28k - GBP32k PA + Loads of other Benefits (see below).

Location: Eastcote HA4

Rooms available -  Baby Room

Hours - 40 hours / week working with a variety of shifts between 7.30am-6pm offering at least one half day per week

You must have strong knowledge of the EYFS, good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. The Room Leader must be highly motivated and have a positive attitude towards working with children.

Your role as a Baby Room Leader includes -

·         Provide high quality care and activities for the children following Montessori Ethos and to recognize both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment.

·         Ensure you are familiar with the key policies and procedures, especially safeguarding children, equal opportunities, behaviour management and health and safety.

·         Ensure child profiles in your rooms are up to date and relevant.

·         Ensure parent issues and concerns are dealt with promptly and accurately. Ensure management are informed and consulted where relevant.

·         Participate in room and staff meetings.

·         Leading a team, encouraging and raising practice daily.

·         Delegating tasks to your team to ensure the smooth running of the room.

·         Support co-ordinators such as SENCO, Equal Opportunities in their roles.

·         To promote at all times good relations between staff members, parents and children, and promote the quality ethos of the nursery.

·         Carry out health and safety checks as required to ensure the room / nursery is tidy, safe, clean and secure for children, staff, parents/carers and visitors

Person Specification for the ideal Nursery Room Leader

·         Level 3 in Childcare & Education and an extensive experience working within a Montessori classroom

·         Montessori qualification from MCI /AMI London will be a Plus!

·         Previous experience of working as a Room Leader/ Deputy Room Leader or Senior Practitioner is essential.

·         The ability to deliver high-quality practice and be a role model for your team.

·         Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.

·         Excellent communication skills.

·         Good ICT skills

Benefits:  Through effective staff recruitment processes our client employs 'best in class' practitioners. They have high staff retention rates and take care of their staff well.

·         Excellent Salary Package with an annual review.

·         28 days holidays with one extra day holiday per year increasing with each year of service

·         One extra day holiday on your birthday each year!

·         Pension scheme

·         Fabulous in house CPD opportunities

·         Regular employee recognition awards - Employee Of The Month Reward.

·         Employee milestone awards

·         Bonus for outstanding attendance and punctuality

·         Free uniform

·         Three paid staff training days per year

·         Non-contact time provided each week during the nursery day to complete observations and update children's framework

·         Staff childcare discount

·         Time owed in lieu

·         Paid DBS

·         On site Parking

The positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and References.

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet fulfilling role, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV or call 07398846041.