Nursery Room Leader

Details
Location

Islington, London

Contract Type

Full Time

Salary

£26000 - £32500

Job Description

Summary:

Join an Outstanding nursery in North London as a Nursery Room Leader.

About the School:

A school committed to nurturing confident, happy children through a well-resourced Montessori approach, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment.

The Opportunity:

As a Nursery Room Leader, you will play a vital role in shaping the learning experiences of young children, fostering their development in a stimulating and caring environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be a key person to a specific group of children
  • Plan and carry out age-appropriate activities for the children
  • Liaise with parents on all aspects of their child's care and development
  • Monitor and track children’s development, progression and plan their next steps
  • Support the overall delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent and high-quality care and education
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the nursery environment

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

  • Hold a Level 3 Early Years and Childcare qualification (e.g., NNEB, CACHE, NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education)
  • Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Proven experience in a nursery or early years setting
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a team and manage multiple responsibilities

Preferred

  • Experience with Montessori methodology
  • Experience in a child-led learning environment
  • Familiarity with child development theories and practices
  • Commitment to continuous professional development

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary of £26,000 - £32,500
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • 1 additional day of annual leave after each full year of employment
  • Annual salary review
  • In-house and external training opportunities
  • Pension Scheme
  • Free hot lunch every day
  • Season ticket travel loans
  • Social events and team-building activities