Gillingham, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/05/2026
- Location Prima Montessori and Day Nursery
- Date Opened 13/05/2026
- Work Experience 1-3 years
- Job Type Full time
- Province Kent
- City Gillingham
- Postal Code ME7 3JQ
- Country United Kingdom
Job Description
Nursery Room Leader – ChildcareDiscount
Salary:£29,244.80 per annum
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week , Monday–Friday) withflexible options available
Location: Prima Montessori, Gillingham (free on-siteparking)
AtPrima Montessori, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic NurseryRoom Leader to join our supportive, friendly team. You’ll enjoyflexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in anurturing environment where both children and colleaguesthrive.
Webelieve the best outcomes for children start with happy, supportedteams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
- Flexible Working Options: 4 or 5 days, part-time or bankhours to suit your lifestyle
- 33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bankholidays + your birthday off
- 75% Childcare Discount for your own children
- Career Growth: Tailored training, development andpromotion opportunities
- Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staffsocials and appreciation treats
- Company Pension and free on-site parking
- DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
- Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one
The Role
As aNursery Room Leader, you’ll help children learn, play, and grow in asafe, engaging environment. You will:
- Lead a nurturing, high-quality learning environment.
- Supportand mentor team members.
- Buildstrong relationships with children and families.
- Maintainsafeguarding, records and room standards.
About You
You’recompassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference everyday.
- Confidentwritten and spoken English
- Experiencein an Early Years setting
- Knowledgeof EYFS and safeguarding best practices
Why Join Us?
Our warm, experienced team brings passion and deep child knowledge to every interaction, tailoring support beautifully to individual needs. Aspart of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access togreat resources, strong professional development and the opportunityto progress into senior roles.
Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years careerwhere you’ll be supported, appreciated and inspired every day.
Pleasenote: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We arecommitted to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children andexpect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ADisclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for allposts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of ourSafeguarding Duty.
Prima Montessori is part of the Family First Group where we take great care totreat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilitiesto any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. Weare committed to providing equality of opportunity andanti-discriminatory practice for all children and families accordingto their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender,age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership,disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy ormaternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has noplace within the Family First Group
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