Company Name:

Rayners Lane Montessori LTD

Job Description:

• The Room Manager has a duty of care for all children placed in their care and overall management within the room. 
• The Room Manager is responsible for the overall management within the room in order to ensure the legal and curriculum requirements are met in line with Inspire Montessori Schools policies and procedures. 
•  They are responsible for ensuring all staff prepare and supervise suitable activities to create and develop a stimulating environment in order to provide a high level of quality childcare whilst maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff. 
• They are also responsible for communicating with the management regarding the activities and progress in the room and co-ordinating the relevant short and medium-term planning in line with the business needs in order to meet the curriculum requirements. ·         
• Good communication skills are imperative, this involves listening, questioning, and understanding and responding to what is being communicated by children, young people and those caring for them. ·         
•  To work as part of a multi- agency team and will be expected to have a clear understanding of your role and the role of other professionals. 
• You will share information with other professionals in a timely manner and work together for the safety and well-being of the child.
• The Room Manager/Third in Charge may also be required to step up to a Deputy Head role in the absence them due to holiday, training, holiday or sickness. 
• To have a working knowledge of occupancy and need within the rooms. To develop marketing for the nursery as agreed by the management and Directors. 
• To develop key positive relationships with all partners ·
• To develop recommendations and actions from internal and external audits · 
• Room Manager/Third in Charge will support the management team with the co-ordination and implementation of the relevant short and medium-term planning in line with the business needs in order to meet the curriculum requirements. ·         
•  A good knowledge of child development is essential to ensure that all the children’s individual needs are fully met ·
• They are responsible for communicating with the management regarding the activities and progress in the room. ·
• Ensure all staff complete the necessary tracking of the children in a timely manner ·
• To create a positive and engaging environment following Early Years & Montessori principles ·     
• Excellent and sound hygiene practices   

Location

Company Description:

Wembley Park Montessori are recruiting for an experienced Baby Unit Manager to join their busy, yet warm and friendly nursery of 36 places.

This role is full time, working 40 hours per week – working a variety of shifts between the hours of 8am-6pm offering at least one half day per week.

Salary - £24,960 - £30,000 per annum dependent on experience.

We offer:
· Competitive salary with an annual review
· 28 days holiday per year including, 5 days at Christmas, bank holidays and the remaining to take in your own time
· One extra day’s holiday per year increasing with each year of service
· Pension scheme
· Two paid staff training days per year
· Non-contact time provided each week during the nursery day to complete observations and update children’s framework
· In house training and opportunities to complete further qualifications
· Complimentary team building activities
· Time owed in lieu

A day at Wembley Park Montessori would include:

Leading and working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently.
Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily.
Ensuring the children are happy, settled and content.
Observing, assessing, and planning for the children’s individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and create opportunities for children to progress.
Keeping up to date and informed of legislation in relation to early education and ensure that all paperwork is in keeping with the EYFS and Ofsted Requirements.
Becoming familiarised with the nursery's policies and procedures and working within these.
Sharing creative ideas and willingly involving your team in decision making for the classroom e.g., activities/planning
Delegating tasks to your team to ensure your
Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and forming secure relationships with the children.
Using our nursery app "Blossom Educational" - training will be provided.
Deputising in the absence of the Managers

What we would ask from you:
A minimum of Level 3 in Childcare or Montessori Diploma is essential.
Previous experience of leading a Room in a nursery setting with children under the age of 5 is essential.
Previous experience of working in a Montessori setting is desired but not essential.
Being a positive role model to your team.
An extensive knowledge of the current EYFS.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
To be passionate, motivated, have the ability to work well within a team and be able to adapt to a fun and inspiring way of working.
Good ICT skills
We take safeguarding very seriously and a current and clean Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Certificate is essential.

Applicants for posts within the setting are clearly informed that the positions are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.