Montessori Nursery Manager

Job Title: Montessori Nursery Manager Location: Ruislip, Pinner Salary: £35k - £45k Contract Type: Perm / Full time Sector: Education Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Montessori Nursery Manager (40 hours per week, six weeks holiday) to join an established setting in Ruislip, Pinner. The nursery will be open each day for 51 weeks a year from 8am - 6pm. Our client believes in offering children the best start in life by adopting the Montessori method which is a child-centred educational approach. The Nursery Manager will be responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the Nursery School. You will be supernumerary as this will enable you to run the school effectively from a pedagogical and business perspective. You will be responsible for leading the team of teachers to deliver outstanding teaching following the Montessori method whilst ensuring the business model delivered is sustainable and profitable. Qualifications: * A Montessori International Diploma (preferred) * A valid Paediatric First Aid certificate * A valid Food Hygiene certificate * A valid Safeguarding Lead certificate * A valid SENDCO certificate Knowledge & Experience: * Substantial post qualifying experience of working with children aged 2-5 in a Montessori setting * Experience of working within and implementing the EYFS statutory framework * Experience of working in partnership with parents * Have general computer literacy and a range of IT skills * Experience of OFSTED inspections or other inspections/legal bodies and their requirements within day care on non-domestic premises * Understanding and knowledge of the local community * Knowledge of child development and meeting children’s needs * Sound knowledge of the Montessori method As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check