Room Leader (Toddlers) – Wembley, HA9
Lead a welcoming toddler room within a nurturing Montessori nursery where children are encouraged to build confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Early Years Room Leader, Toddler Room Leader or Nursery Room Leader looking to progress within a supportive childcare setting.
Employment Type
Full-time, permanent position within a nursery and early years setting, all year round.
Salary
£29,000–£30,000 per annum, dependent on experience + benefits.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with an annual review
- 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays and five days at Christmas
- One additional day of holiday for each completed year of service
- Workplace pension scheme
- Three paid staff training days each year
- Weekly non-contact time for observations and updating children's learning frameworks
- In-house training and opportunities to complete further qualifications
- Complimentary team-building activities
- Time owed in lieu
- Wellbeing Wednesdays
- Discounts at Wembley Outlet
- Work within a thoughtfully prepared Montessori environment supporting creativity, exploration and independence
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time, permanent – 40 hours per week
Wembley, HA9
- Shift work scheduled between 7:30am and 6:00pm
- Room-based leadership responsibility within the toddler provision
- Protected non-contact time provided each week
- Work closely with colleagues and families to support children's individual routines and development
- All-year-round childcare provision in the heart of Wembley Park
Job Description
As a Room Leader (Toddlers), you will lead the day-to-day delivery of high-quality childcare within a welcoming Montessori nursery in Wembley, HA9. Working as a Toddler Room Leader, you will create a safe, stimulating and carefully prepared environment where children can explore, make choices and develop confidence at their own pace.
You will combine the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with Montessori principles, supporting hands-on learning, practical life experiences, language development and collaborative play. This role is ideal for an experienced childcare professional who enjoys leading others, building positive family relationships and maintaining consistently high standards across learning, care, safeguarding and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the toddler room and support the team to provide consistent, nurturing and child-centred care
- Plan and deliver engaging activities informed by the EYFS, Montessori principles and each child's interests
- Create an organised, accessible environment that encourages exploration, choice and growing independence
- Support toddlers' communication, physical, social and emotional development through age-appropriate experiences
- Observe and assess children's progress, maintaining accurate learning records and identifying meaningful next steps
- Work closely with parents and carers, sharing updates and building trusting partnerships
- Guide, support and model strong practice for nursery practitioners
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, welfare, hygiene, health and safety
- Support individual routines, transitions and emotional wellbeing
- Contribute positively to staff training, room development and the wider nursery culture
Requirements
- You must be able to demonstrate your right to work in the UK
- Level 3 childcare or early years qualification, or above
- Previous experience working within a nursery or early years environment, ideally with room leadership responsibilities
- Knowledge of toddler development, the EYFS and child-centred early years practice; Montessori experience is advantageous
- Ability to lead a room while maintaining high standards of care, learning and documentation
- Excellent communication skills with children, families and colleagues
- Ability to work collaboratively while managing daily room responsibilities independently
- Also suitable for: Toddler Room Leader, Early Years Room Leader, Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Lead Early Years Practitioner
Company Culture
As a Room Leader (Toddlers), you will join an experienced and supportive childcare team committed to helping every child feel secure, capable and valued. The nursery combines Montessori education with the EYFS, promoting independence, creativity and curiosity while investing in employee wellbeing through paid training, professional development, protected non-contact time and Wellbeing Wednesdays.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Early Years professional ready to lead a welcoming toddler room where children are encouraged to become confident, curious and independent learners, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to continue developing your childcare career within this supportive Montessori nursery in Wembley, HA9.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged.
Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
George@recruitbynature.co.uk
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154
