Nursery Quality Lead/Manager

Job Title: Nursery Quality Lead/Manager (room based)

Location: Wembley, HA9 (Greater London)

Salary: up to £45,000 per year + excellent benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week (shift work from 7.30am-6pm), All Year Round

Are you an experienced early years leader looking for your next career step? We are seeking a passionate Nursery Quality Lead (room based) to join a nurturing, high-quality Montessori nursery focusing heavily on child development, excellence in early years practice, and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

• Generous Leave: 28 days holiday (including 5 days at Christmas and Bank Holidays), plus an extra day of holiday for every year of service.
• Time for You: Dedicated non-contact time provided weekly during the nursery day for observations and admin.
• Growth: In-house training, three paid staff training days per year, and support for further qualifications.
• Wellbeing: “Wellbeing Wednesdays,” complimentary team building activities, and a pension scheme.
• Perks: Time off in lieu and exclusive discounts at the Wembley Outlet.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: Maintain excellent EYFS and Montessori standards across all learning environments.
• Staff Mentoring: Support nursery leadership by mentoring, coaching, and guiding staff practice.
• Curriculum & Tracking: Monitor the quality of observations, assessments, and learning framework updates.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Partnerships: Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Mandatory Requirements

• Safeguarding: A cleared Enhanced DBS check is required before work commences.
• Safety: A valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate is mandatory.
• Eligibility: Must have the Right to Work in the UK (sponsorship is not available).
• Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 in Childcare or a Montessori Diploma (Essential).
• Experience: Proven experience as a Quality Lead, Senior Room Leader, Lead Practitioner, or in a senior nursery leadership role.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of the EYFS.
• Skills: Strong communication, organisational skills, and the ability to proactively drive quality improvements.

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