Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Room Leader Salary: £28,000–£31,000 per annum | Permanent | Full-Time Location: Marylebone, Central London (W1U 5PP) Join the Founding Team at Marylebone Village Nursery! Are you a passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated early years professional looking for an exciting new opportunity? Marylebone Village Nursery is a newly established, independent boutique nursery situated on the charming high street in the heart of Marylebone, London. With a capacity of just 29 children, we are creating a nurturing, inspiring and personalised learning environment where children can develop confidence, curiosity and independence. We are currently recruiting Level 3 Nursery Practitioners and experienced Room Leaders to join our founding team! This is a unique opportunity to become part of something special from the very beginning, contributing your ideas, creativity and experience to help shape the future of our nursery. About the Role: As a Nursery Practitioner or Room Leader, you will play an important role in creating a safe, stimulating and enriching environment where children feel valued, supported and inspired to learn. Your responsibilities will include: * Providing high-quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). * Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences. * Supporting children's individual development, interests and needs. * Encouraging independence through Montessori-inspired learning. * Supporting outdoor learning and Forest School experiences. * Building positive, professional relationships with children, families and colleagues. * Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing. * Completing observations, assessments and developmental records. * Working collaboratively to create an inspiring and inclusive nursery environment. For Room Leader applicants, additional responsibilities will include supporting and guiding practitioners, overseeing the daily organisation of the room and ensuring consistently high standards of care, education and practice. What We're Looking For * A recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (essential). * A sound understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding responsibilities. * A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development. * Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills. * A warm, caring, enthusiastic and proactive approach. * The ability to use initiative and contribute creative ideas. * Previous leadership experience for Room Leader applicants. * An interest in Montessori education and Forest School learning is desirable. What We Offer: * Competitive salary of £28,000–£31,500 per annum, dependent on role and experience. * Paid annual leave. * Opportunities for professional development and career progression. * A welcoming, supportive and collaborative working environment. * The opportunity to contribute your ideas and help shape a newly established nursery. * A beautiful boutique setting in the heart of Marylebone. * An enriching curriculum incorporating Montessori-inspired learning, Forest School, music, yoga and Mandarin. * The opportunity to become part of our carefully selected founding team. Why Join Marylebone Village Nursery? At Marylebone Village Nursery, we believe that exceptional early years education begins with an exceptional team. Unlike larger nursery groups, our boutique setting offers a close-knit working environment where every team member's contribution matters, ideas are welcomed and creativity is encouraged. We're not simply recruiting staff; we're building the founding team of Marylebone Village Nursery. With a limited number of positions available, this is an exciting opportunity for passionate early years professionals to join us at the beginning of our journey and help create a nursery community we can all be proud of. Ready to be part of something special? We would love to hear from you! Apply today to join the founding team at Marylebone Village Nursery. Marylebone Village Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
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