Inspire Montessori

Crafty Wizards Pre-Schools is a small business in London. We are professional, agile, and our goal is to Make learning magical through creativity. Lead, inspire and drive for the best Our work environment includes: Modern office setting Work-from-home days Growth opportunities Wellness programmes Company perks Safe work environment This is a magical opportunity to become an all year-round Manager and Leader at our new Pre-School, recently we won the NDNA award for Play and Learning in 2022 and continually win the Top 20 from parent recommendations with day nurseries at our other settings We continue to expand our pre-schools and childcare offerings creating opportunities for professional growth. This position is based in Eltham/Mottingham area but we have 6, nearly 7 sites all within 5 miles of each other. Discover more on our website, Facebook Pages and Instagram. We want creativity to be at the heart of all we do and are looking for a cheery, confident, energetic candidate who has a passion for inspiring our children, their families, our staff and the partnerships locally that we have created. Do you have spell-binding knowledge of child development? The EYFS? The new Ofsted framework? Do you have previous experience in managing a pre-school? Can you communicate clearly and effectively? Can you inspire others? The role:As a Manager at Crafty Wizards Pre-School you will ensure the outstanding running of our all year around Pre-School for 2 - 5 year olds. You will be able to: Effectively lead, manage and empower our team. Ensure staff understand their roles and expectations. You will be able to give day to day support and training to all practitioners along with planning training sessions during staff meetings and during the Crafty Wizard family training days. Think outside of the box, be creative in inspiring learning through creativity. Role model interaction with children and support staff to foster an enthusiasm for learning. Liaise closely with the Area Lead/ Head of Operations to ensure quality of provision. Be flexible in supporting the needs of the pre-schools, every day can be different, we work as a supportive family. Ensure safeguarding for all is paramount and take on the role of Designated Safeguarding Officer when on site. Support equality for all, ensure an inclusive environment and continue our outstanding standards for care and education. Promote new and current partnerships with parents/ carers, outside agencies and our local community. Follow and promote Crafty Wizards policies, procedures and ethos. Ensure paperwork is up to date and of a high quality in all areas from assessments to daily logs. Ensure that you have a passion to continue to professionally develop, take opportunities offered through crafty Wizards and its partners. Hours: 45 per week. 30 days holiday. Benefits: Work from home day once a week when appropriate. Day off per term for 100% attendance. Training opportunities and close support from Area Leader and Head of Operations. Employee of the term awards. Social staff events throughout the year. 50% discount on sibling places. Provision of a pension scheme. Director qualified teacher, established pre-school in 2011, carried out all roles at pre-school, supportive and understanding of all roles at the pre-school. Notes:SENCO/ Forest School responsibility is also an opportunity for a candidate with the required skills and experience. Salary is competitive and dependent on skills and experience. We seek to appoint a new manager as soon as possible. On the job training will be provided to ensure that you become a truly Wise Wizard! Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Company events Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: manager: 2 years (required) Nursery: 5 years (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Location: London, SE9/SE12 (preferred) Location Company Description: We think art, craft, creativity and imagination should be at the centre of a child's learning. Everyday we will strive to make your child's learning exciting through encouraging vibrant creativity and imagination. We have a mix of free play and adult focused activities and offer experiences to learn through all the EYFS areas of learning. All our permanent staff are community paediatrics first aid trained. Our staff hold a range of skills such as Interactive Music Making (accredited), Forest school trained (qualified), early communication trained to ensure that our Crafty Wizards interests and needs are nurtured. Job Information 25 Views 0 Applicants Date Posted 4 July, 2025 Location London,England Job Title Nursery Manager Experience 2 years Management and 5 years Nursery Qualification Level 3 or above Offered Salary £40000 Enter your zip code to get the distance from your home Nursery Manager Company Crafty Wizards Email Address Alnwick Rd London, London Se12 9BT, England

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 to ensure 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, providing high-quality childcare while maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff. They must communicate with management regarding activities and progress in the room and coordinate short and medium-term planning aligned with business needs to meet curriculum requirements. Good communication skills are essential, involving listening, questioning, understanding, and responding to children, young people, and caregivers. The role includes working as part of a multi-agency team with a clear understanding of your role and others' roles, sharing information timely for the safety and well-being of the child. The Room Manager may need to step into a Deputy Head role in their absence due to holiday, training, or sickness. Knowledge of occupancy and needs within the rooms is required, along with developing marketing strategies for the nursery as agreed with management and Directors. Developing positive relationships with all partners and making recommendations from audits are also part of the role. The Room Manager/Third in Charge supports the management team with planning to meet curriculum and business needs. A strong understanding of child development is essential to meet each child's individual needs. Responsibilities include communicating with management about activities and progress, ensuring timely tracking of children, and creating a positive environment based on Early Years & Montessori principles. Wembley Park Montessori is recruiting an experienced Baby Unit Manager for their nursery of 36 places. This is a full-time role, working 40 hours weekly, with shifts between 8 am-6 pm, including at least one half-day per week. Salary ranges from £24,960 to £30,000 per year, depending on experience. We offer competitive salary reviews, 28 days holiday (including Christmas and bank holidays), increasing holiday entitlement with service, pension scheme, staff training days, non-contact planning time, in-house training and qualifications, team-building activities, and time owed in lieu. A typical day involves leading and working with the team to ensure smooth nursery operations, caring for children's personal and hygiene needs, observing and planning for individual development, ensuring compliance with legislation and policies, involving the team in decision-making, forming partnerships with parents, and deputising for managers when needed. Requirements include a minimum of Level 3 in Childcare or Montessori Diploma, previous experience leading a nursery room with children under 5, knowledge of EYFS, excellent communication skills, ICT skills, and a current DBS certificate. Experience in Montessori settings is preferred but not essential. Applicants are informed that the position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Job Information 1351 Views 0 Applicants Posted on 7 November 2023 Location: Wembley, London Experience: 2+ years Qualification: Level 3 in Childcare Salary Offered: £25,000 Company: Rayners Lane Montessori LTD Contact: Address: 5 Lakeside Way, Wembley, London HA9 0BU