Casa Montessori Richmond is seeking a dedicated, passionate, and experienced Montessori Nursery Manager to lead our beautiful early years setting. We pride ourselves on delivering an authentic Montessori education within a rich, multilingual environment.
We are looking for a proactive, inspirational leader who shares our deep commitment to child-centred education, independence, and cultural diversity. The successful candidate will oversee the daily operations of our nursery, lead a diverse and talented team, and ensure the highest standards of care and bilingual/multilingual development. If you are an experienced early years manager with a strong understanding of the Montessori philosophy and a passion for fostering a nurturing, multicultural community, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse, multilingual team of educators, fostering a collaborative work environment and supporting continuous professional development.
- Montessori Excellence: Oversee the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring the "prepared environment" is beautifully maintained and adapted to meet the individual developmental and linguistic needs of each child.
- Curriculum & Language Integration: Ensure the seamless integration of the EYFS framework alongside authentic Montessori pedagogy, supporting a rich multilingual learning environment where language acquisition thrives naturally.
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintain rigorous compliance with all Ofsted regulations, health and safety standards, and safeguarding procedures.
- Parent & Community Partnership: Foster warm, positive, and collaborative relationships with parents, acting as a trusted guide on the Montessori philosophy and supporting families in their child’s multilingual journey.
- Operations & Administration: Manage staff rotas, attendance, recruitment, performance reviews, and general nursery logistics effectively.
- Observations & Records: Oversee accurate record-keeping, tracking children’s progress through careful Montessori observation and statutory EYFS assessments.
- Ethos & Inclusion: Actively champion Casa Montessori’s core values of inclusivity, diversity, respect, and global citizenship.
Qualifications
- Montessori Credential: A recognized Montessori qualification (AMI, MCI, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
- Early Years Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (Level 5, BA in Early Years, or Early Years Teacher Status is highly preferred).
- Maths & English: Level 2 Maths qualification in accordance with the EYFS statutory framework.
- Safeguarding: Up-to-date Level 2/3 Safeguarding/Child Protection training, with knowledge of the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), or willingness to obtain prior to starting.
- First Aid: Valid Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain immediately).
- DBS: An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
Experience & Skills
- Proven Leadership: Strong management experience within a nursery, ideally within a Montessori or international educational setting.
- Pedagogical Knowledge: A deep understanding of early childhood development, authentic Montessori practices, and how to support bilingual/multilingual learners.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency or proficiency in an additional language is highly advantageous to support our multilingual community.
- Interpersonal Skills: Cultural sensitivity and the ability to connect deeply with children, staff, and parents from diverse backgrounds.
- Logistics: Excellent organisational skills. A valid driving licence is desirable to support operational logistics if required.
What We Offer
This role offers a meaningful opportunity to shape the future of a unique, high-quality educational setting. You will be supported by a passionate team, dedicated families, and an environment that truly values global perspectives and child-led learning.
To Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience with the Montessori method and your ethos on multilingual early education.
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
