Room Leader (Toddlers) – Wembley, HA9
Join a nurturing Montessori nursery in Wembley, Greater London, where children are encouraged to grow with confidence, independence, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning.
Employment Type
Full Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week | All Year Round
Salary
£29,000 - £30,000 per year (depending on experience) + benefits
Pay & Benefits
* Salary from £29,000 to £30,000 per year
* Annual salary review
* 28 days holiday per year, including bank holidays and 5 days at Christmas
* Additional holiday entitlement increasing with length of service
* Pension scheme
* Three paid staff training days per year
* Weekly non-contact time for observations and framework updates
* In‑house training and opportunities to complete further qualifications
* Complimentary team‑building activities
* Time owed in lieu
* Wellbeing Wednesdays
* Discounts at Wembley Outlet
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full‑time, 40 hours per week, permanent Room Leader position based in Wembley, Greater London, HA9. Nursery opening hours are 7:30am – 6:30pm, Monday to Friday. Full‑time nursery operating 51 weeks per year. Nursery closes for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Weekly non‑contact time provided for observations and framework updates. Nursery‑based role within a Montessori and EYFS childcare setting.
Job Description
As a Room Leader (Toddlers), you will support and lead practice within a Montessori nursery and EYFS childcare setting in Wembley, HA9. This opportunity suits an experienced Room Leader, Toddler Room Leader, Early Years Room Leader, Lead Practitioner, Senior Nursery Practitioner, or Level 3 Early Years Educator looking to progress within a supportive childcare environment.
The nursery provides a secure, inspiring, and nurturing learning environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, curiosity, and a love of learning. You will support high‑quality early years practice, oversee the daily running of the toddler room, promote Montessori‑inspired learning, and help children develop through positive routines, child‑led activities, and thoughtful care.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support daily practice within the toddler room
* Promote high‑quality EYFS provision across learning, care, wellbeing, and development
* Support Montessori‑inspired learning and child‑led development throughout the nursery day
* Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating childcare environment
* Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and educational development
* Build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and nursery leadership
* Contribute to indoor learning, outdoor play, creative activities, and toddler room routines
* Support observations, assessment, planning, and learning framework updates
* Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures
* Maintain accurate documentation and uphold professional early years standards
Requirements
* Right to work in the UK required
* Level 3 or relevant Early Years qualification preferred
* Previous experience as a Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Lead Practitioner, or Senior Early Years Practitioner beneficial
* EYFS experience required, with Montessori or toddler room experience advantageous
* Ability to support room leadership, children’s care, learning, wellbeing, observations, and development
* Warm, reliable, caring, organised, and confident communicator
* Can work professionally as part of a nursery team while using initiative and supporting room standards
* Also suitable for: Room Leader, Toddler Room Leader, Early Years Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Lead Practitioner, Senior Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Room Leader, Level 3 Early Years Educator
Company Culture
As a Room Leader (Toddlers), you will be part of a caring Montessori nursery environment where children are supported to grow with confidence, independence, and a love of learning. The setting combines Montessori principles with EYFS practice, creating a calm, engaging, and child‑centred environment where each child can develop according to their individual needs.
The nursery promotes a harmonious and inclusive atmosphere with a strong focus on family partnerships, outdoor learning, creativity, active play, and preparing children for future learning. Staff are supported through training, further qualification opportunities, paid training days, wellbeing initiatives, and a team culture that values high‑quality childcare and professional development.
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