Room Manager / 558 days ago

Inspire Montessori; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Montessori nursery in Wembley is seeking a dedicated Room Manager. The role involves managing childcare, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and fostering a stimulating environment for children. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on teamwork and child development.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Staff training days

In-house training

Team-building activities

Time owed in lieu

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nursery room with children under 5 is essential.
• Knowledge of EYFS and current DBS certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall management within the room and compliance with curriculum standards.
• Ensure staff prepare and supervise suitable activities for children.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Level 3 in Childcare

Montessori Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities and Requirements for the Room Manager

The Room Manager has a duty of care for all children in their care and is responsible for the overall management within the room, ensuring compliance with legal and curriculum requirements in line with Inspire Montessori Schools policies and procedures.

They must ensure staff prepare and supervise suitable activities to create a stimulating environment that provides high-quality childcare, maintaining professionalism and positive outcomes for children and staff.

The role involves communication with management regarding activities and progress, coordinating short and medium-term planning aligned with business needs to meet curriculum standards. Good communication skills are essential, including listening, questioning, understanding, and responding to children, young people, and colleagues.

The Room Manager is expected to work as part of a multi-agency team, understanding their role and collaborating effectively for the safety and well-being of children. They may need to step into a Deputy Head role when necessary.

Additional responsibilities include developing marketing strategies, fostering positive relationships with partners, supporting audit actions, understanding occupancy and room needs, and ensuring all staff complete necessary tracking in a timely manner. They should create an environment based on Early Years & Montessori principles, with excellent hygiene practices.

Location

Wembley Park Montessori, Wembley, London

Company Description

Wembley Park Montessori is recruiting an experienced Baby Unit Manager for their nursery of 36 places. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with shifts between 8 am and 6 pm, including at least one half-day weekly. Salary ranges from £24,960 to £30,000 depending on experience.

Benefits include competitive salary, 28 days holiday, pension scheme, staff training days, in-house training, team-building activities, and time owed in lieu.

Typical Day

Leading and working as part of a team, caring for children, ensuring their needs are met, observing and planning for individual development, maintaining compliance with legislation, and collaborating with parents and staff.

Candidate Requirements

• Level 3 in Childcare or Montessori Diploma (essential)
• Experience leading a nursery room with children under 5 (essential)
• Experience in Montessori setting preferred but not essential
• Positive role model, extensive knowledge of EYFS, excellent communication skills, ICT skills, current DBS certificate

Applicants should be aware that this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.