Nursery Third in Charge

Are you passionate about early childhood education? We’re looking for a dedicated Room Leader to join our vibrant team at Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Pre School!

• Location: 16 Myrtle Avenue, Eastcote, HA4 8RZ
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Salary: £30,929.60 per annum
• Qualification: Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essential

The Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Forest School is nestled in a peaceful residential area, conveniently located between Ruislip Manor and Eastcote Train Stations. With easy on-street parking available, our nursery is accessible for both staff and parents.

As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll enjoy:

• £1000 welcome bonus for all Level 3 practitioners
• Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
• Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline
• Personal & Professional Development: Tailored learning opportunities to support your career growth
• Company Pension Scheme

As a Room Leader, you will:

• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning environments and experiences.
• Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
• Help staff maintain high-quality learning journals via EyLog.
• Lead by example with fairness and consistency.
• Strengthen the key person approach and identify staff training needs.
• Keep accurate records using EyMan and other systems.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and visitors.
• Comply with EYFS statutory requirements.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification – Essential.
• Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years – Essential.
• Over 6 months’ experience in a senior position – Desirable.
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating – Desirable.
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Essential.
• Fluency in written and spoken English – Essential.

Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career? Apply today and become part of a supportive, inspiring environment where you’ll be appreciated every day!

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

At Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group, we believe in treating everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment for all children and families, free from discrimination of any kind.