Job Description

Job description

We are Elm Park, a Montessori nursery which thrives on positivity, friendship, and a passion for children's Early Education - could you join our growing and aspirational team as a Room Leader?
This opportunity will come with training to help enhance your Continuous Professional Development; however, familiarity with the Early Years Foundation Stage is required.
As a Room Leader, we ask for the following qualities and duties:

Be interactive and present in the children's learning,

Feel comfortable with running a team and classroom,

Provide and cater stimulating ideas that support the children's education and unique experiences!

Perform an important role in caring for children and providing high-quality care standards,

Be a reflective leader to support your team,

Be open to having fun, taking part in games, and immerse yourself in the children's imaginative games!

As a Room Leader, you would be responsible for reporting to the Nursery Manager,

Contribute to the effectiveness of teamwork.

Plan activities factoring in children's abilities, interests, language, and cultural backgrounds,

To assist in the development and support of other staff members by communicating effectively, sharing knowledge and experience, and delegating tasks appropriately,

To respect and value all colleagues, children, and parents, encouraging a positive and diverse working environment.

To co-operate and work effectively with the manager, and positively promote awareness across policies and procedures to team members,

Be a key person by carrying out all related responsibilities such as building relationships with a small group of children and their families,

Key persons are responsible for ensuring key children have an appropriate target set each week, which will form part of the planning,

To lead by example, always be professional and a good role model to the children and other staff members,

To be responsible for the welfare of all children in your designated room, organising systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care,

To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication, and involvement in nursery life,

Continual communication with parents via EY log,

Attend monthly staff meetings.

Benefits

Salary is 15.00 per hour,
Free food,
Uniform is included,
Training is provided, if required.

Additional Information

This post requires an enhanced DBS check.

The DBS and satisfactory references must be obtained before the commencement of employment.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference, want to improve your Continuous Professional Development and create enriching learning experiences, we would like to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025