Montessori Level 3 Practitioner — 4-Day Week & Forest School

Love Childcare Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day working week

Brand-new boutique nursery

Small setting (29 children)

Montessori & Forest School experience

Job summary

Love Childcare Recruitment is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for a brand-new boutique Montessori nursery in Marylebone, Central London. The role offers a four-day working week (8am–6pm) and a salary of £28-30k, with just 29 places across two small rooms and opening in November.

As part of the founding team, you will help deliver Montessori and Forest School curricula, ensuring EYFS-aligned care, strong safeguarding, and meaningful parent communication in a small, close-knit setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 3 in Early Years Education or Childcare (required).
• Strong EYFS knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Safeguarding and health & safety procedures should be followed.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills are essential.
• Caring, nurturing and reflective approach; DBS check will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with EYFS and Montessori principles, planning engaging activities.
• Support each child’s development through observations, assessments and individual planning.
• Create calm, stimulating spaces for child-led exploration, including Forest School and outdoor learning.
• Build warm relationships with children, parents and colleagues, contributing to nursery growth.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and personal care.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding aware

Great communicator

Caring and reflective

Ready for checks

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare

Job description

Love Childcare Recruitment is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for a brand-new boutique Montessori nursery in Marylebone, Central London. The role offers a four-day working week (8am–6pm) and a salary of £28-30k, with just 29 places across two small rooms and opening in November.

As part of the founding team, you will help deliver Montessori and Forest School curricula, ensuring EYFS-aligned care, strong safeguarding, and meaningful parent communication in a small, close-knit setting.