Nursery Third in Charge

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds? We invite you to become a vital part of our team at Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Pre School . With our recent salary increase, we recognize the invaluable contributions of our early years professionals!

Located on a serene residential street, our nursery is conveniently situated between Ruislip Manor and Eastcote Train Stations . Enjoy easy access with on-street parking available right outside, making it simple for both staff and parents.

As a member of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll benefit from:

• £1000 Welcome Bonus for all Level 3 practitioners
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 24 days, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!
• Referral Programme: Earn up to £750 for referring a friend
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees and access to additional discounts
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Personal & Professional Development: Tailored learning opportunities to support your career growth
• Company Pension Scheme

In this pivotal position, 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 will need:

• 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: Desirable
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS: Essential
• Fluency in written and spoken English: Essential

This is a full-time position, requiring 40 hours per week , with a competitive salary of £30,929.60 per annum .

Take the next step in your Early Years career where you’ll be supported, appreciated, and inspired every day. Please note that 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 equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!