Quality Lead

Join a nurturing Montessori nursery and take a hands-on early years leadership role supporting consistently high standards of childcare, nursery quality and room-based practice.

Employment Type

• Full-time, permanent, all-year-round position within a Montessori nursery and preschool.

Salary

• £43,000–£45,000 per annum + benefits

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £43,000–£45,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time position providing long-term stability
• Senior room-based nursery leadership role with meaningful responsibility
• Opportunity to influence early years quality, practice and children’s experiences
• Montessori-led environment supported by EYFS principles
• Creative learning spaces with engaging activities and resources
• Spacious outdoor areas supporting gardening, sport and active play
• Work alongside a skilled team with Montessori, QTS and early years qualifications
• Inclusive, multilingual setting that celebrates diversity
• Convenient Wembley Park location with parking available outside the nursery

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

• Full-time, permanent role working 40 hours per week.
• Based in Wembley, HA9.
• 40 contracted hours each week
• Shift work scheduled between 7:30am and 6:00pm Monday-to-Friday nursery environment
• Room-based position combining leadership with hands-on childcare practice
• All-year-round setting operating for 51 weeks of the year

Job Description

As a Nursery Quality Lead, you will be based within a welcoming Montessori nursery in Wembley, HA9, supporting the delivery of nurturing, child-centred care and high-quality early education. This is a hands-on, room-based early years leadership role for an experienced childcare professional who wants to remain closely involved in daily nursery practice while helping colleagues maintain consistently high standards. You will support an environment where children aged from three months to five years can develop confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning. The nursery combines Montessori principles with the EYFS, offering creative learning resources, spacious outdoor areas and a broad range of engaging experiences. You will play an important part in maintaining a secure, stimulating and inclusive environment that responds to each child’s individual needs while strengthening nursery quality across the setting. This opportunity would suit a confident early years leader who can model excellent practice, communicate constructively with colleagues and families, and support continuous improvement across the nursery. The role sits naturally within the nurseries & early years sector and offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on the quality of childcare provided each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and model consistently high standards of room-based early years practice
• Support the effective delivery of the EYFS within a Montessori-led environment
• Help colleagues plan stimulating, child-centred learning experiences
• Promote children’s confidence, independence and individual development
• Monitor practice and identify opportunities to strengthen nursery quality
• Coach, guide and support practitioners in their day-to-day responsibilities
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for children and families
• Build positive and professional relationships with parents, carers and colleagues
• Support safeguarding, welfare, documentation and regulatory standards
• Contribute to reflective practice and continuous improvement throughout the nursery

Requirements

• Sponsorship / right to work: Applicants must be able to meet the relevant UK right-to-work requirements for this permanent position
• Qualification: Level 3 early years or childcare qualification or above
• Experience level: Previous experience in a senior, leadership or quality-focused nursery position
• Specialism: Strong understanding of early years practice, with an interest in Montessori education
• Capability: Able to lead by example, maintain quality standards and support effective room practice
• Soft skill: Warm, professional and confident communicator who can build positive relationships
• Independence: Comfortable managing responsibilities, making informed decisions and remaining actively involved in the nursery room

Company Culture

As a Nursery Quality Lead, you will be part of a skilled and inclusive nursery team committed to creating a harmonious, nurturing environment for children and their families. The setting celebrates diversity and benefits from a multilingual team with a broad range of qualifications, including Montessori training, Qualified Teacher Status and early years qualifications. Staff work together to provide child-centred learning experiences that encourage creativity, independence and confidence. You will be encouraged to share your knowledge, model strong practice and help colleagues continue developing their skills. The environment combines clear professional standards with a warm, supportive approach, making this an appealing opportunity for someone who values collaboration, learning, nursery leadership and meaningful responsibility.

Apply Today

Your early years knowledge, leadership skills and commitment to quality will be genuinely valued in this supportive Montessori setting. This role offers the opportunity to remain close to children’s learning while developing colleagues, strengthening practice and helping the nursery continue to grow. If you are an experienced early years professional looking to step into a senior nursery leadership role where your ideas, experience and commitment to quality can make a genuine difference every day, apply today for this permanent Nursery Quality Lead opportunity in Wembley, HA9. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged.