About Us
At Tree Tops Montessori, we are committed to providing a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to become confident, independent learners. Guided by the Montessori philosophy alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), we strive to support each child in reaching their full potential through meaningful experiences and child-led learning.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Room Leader to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about high-quality childcare and keen to lead and inspire others.
The Role
As a Room Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your designated room, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, and safeguarding are maintained. You will lead your team by example, creating a positive environment that supports both children's development and staff growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the daily operations within your assigned nursery room.
- Deliver outstanding childcare and education in line with the EYFS and Montessori principles.
- Plan and provide engaging learning experiences that promote children's independence, curiosity, and development.
- Monitor children's progress through observations, assessments, and next-step planning.
- Act as a key person, building positive relationships with children and their families.
- Support, coach, and mentor practitioners within the room to ensure high standards of practice.
- Ensure safeguarding and welfare requirements are consistently met.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation is completed to a high standard.
- Promote a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
- Work closely with the management team to support continuous improvement and inspection readiness.
Essential Requirements
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
- Previous experience working within an early years setting.
- Experience of leading or supervising a team.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
Desirable Requirements
- Montessori qualification or previous experience working within a Montessori environment.
- Paediatric First Aid qualification.
- Experience preparing for or supporting Ofsted inspections.
- Knowledge of child development and inclusive practice.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
- Career progression within a supportive environment.
- Company pension scheme.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- A collaborative and welcoming team culture.
- Discounted childcare (subject to availability and company policy).
Safeguarding Commitment
Tree Tops Montessori is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references before employment commences.
If you are an experienced early years practitioner ready to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact on children's lives, we would love to hear from you.
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To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.
Work Location: In person
