At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead our baby room and support nursery management while nurturing young minds.
- Company: Join Colourbox Montessori, a values-driven school focused on early years education.
- Benefits: Comprehensive induction, ongoing leadership development, and Montessori training.
- Other info: Collaborative leadership team with opportunities for professional progression.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in children's lives during their most important years.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience with babies required.
The predicted salary is between 26582 - 32490 £ per year.
Are you an experienced early years leader who can combine confident nursery management with an instinctive understanding of babies? Colourbox Montessori School is looking for a warm, capable and ambitious Deputy Manager / Baby Room Leader to join our leadership team at Colourbox Montessori @ Cherry Trees, Risby, Suffolk.
This is a significant dual role. You will lead our beautiful baby room, creating a calm, nurturing and developmentally rich environment, while also working alongside the Nursery Manager to support the effective leadership of the whole setting.
You will be someone who:
- Holds a recognised Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification
- Has strong experience working with babies and understands their unique developmental needs
- Can lead, inspire and develop a team
- Is confident supporting safeguarding, compliance and high-quality practice
- Builds warm, professional relationships with children and families
- Can step confidently into the Nursery Manager’s role when required
- Is reflective, organised and ready to continue developing as a senior leader
At Colourbox, we bring together the EYFS, Montessori education and meaningful outdoor learning and forest school, to give every child the strongest possible start. Our leaders are visible, hands-on and deeply invested in the quality of children’s everyday experiences.
In return, you will receive:
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing leadership development
- Montessori training and support
- Opportunities for continued professional progression
- A collaborative, values-led leadership team
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference during the most important years of children’s lives
If you are ready to lead with warmth, purpose and high expectations, we would love to hear from you.
Location: Colourbox Montessori @ Cherry Trees, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Hours: 35-40 hours, 4 or 5 day week
Nursery Deputy Manager employer: Colourbox Montessori School Ltd
COLOURBOX MONTESSORI SCHOOL LTD is an exceptional employer for those passionate about early childhood education, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment in Barton Mills. As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will not only earn while you learn but also benefit from hands-on experience that paves the way for future career advancement in childcare. The school's commitment to professional development and a collaborative culture makes it an ideal place for aspiring educators to thrive.
Contact Details:
Colourbox Montessori School Ltd Recruitment Team
