Qualified Montessori Lead - £500 welcome perk

Join Our Team as a Qualified Montessori Lead. Nurture curious minds and a lifelong love of learning. At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing - little humans and big humans alike. As a Qualified Montessori Lead at Iver, you’ll bring your knowledge, creativity, and care to a nursery community where every child’s individuality matters. You’ll have space to share ideas, learn alongside colleagues, and create experiences that help children become confident, curious learners.

Why Join Our Team?

• £500 Welcome Bonus
• Childcare support: Free childcare for your first month, followed by a 52% discount based on your working hours.
• Time to recharge: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus your birthday off and an extra day after 3 years of service.
• Space to grow: Access to The National College, with a library of courses and training to develop your practice and leadership.
• Connection to your community: One paid day each year to volunteer and support a cause that matters to you.
• Everyday support: With access to Perkbox, enjoy discounts on shopping, meals out, and everyday essentials, alongside wellbeing tools and online medical services.
• Recognition along the way: We celebrate the care and commitment you bring, with Employee of the Month recognition, long-service awards to mark your milestones, and referral bonuses for introducing friends or family to our team.

Pay: Up to £31,845 per Annum based on experience (40 hours per week)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.

Location: The Old Station Nursery Iver, 62 High Street, Iver, Buckinghamshire, SL0 9NG

Where You'll Be Working: The Old Station Nursery Iver, conveniently located on Iver High Street, has been a part of the local community for over 20 years. Iver is a lovely two-storey nursery set within a converted church building, with a well-resourced outdoor area, encouraging an active lifestyle and outdoor play. At The Old Station Nursery Iver, we offer excellent nursery care with the addition of three distinct learning enhancements for our children; these are child-friendly cooking classes and language lessons, both delivered in a Montessori inspired way that fosters strong connections between children and the world around them. The nursery is easily accessible with plenty of parking available off street. The staff wellbeing is most paramount and all staff are supported well in stepping up to their next roles with tailored training in place to reach best potential in their professional journey. We celebrate the team spirit and are so very proud of our wonderful team.

What You'll Be Doing: You’ll use your teaching knowledge to bring learning to life through play, building on what children notice, enjoy, and want to understand. Your role will include:

• Creating a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and confident to explore
• Planning and delivering purposeful, play-based learning aligned with the EYFS and shaped around children's interests and developmental needs
• Observing children's learning, recognising their progress, and using what you discover to plan their next steps
• Adapting experiences so every child can participate, contribute, and learn at their own pace
• Building trusting partnerships with families, sharing achievements and listening to their knowledge of their child
• Supporting everyday routines and maintaining high standards of safeguarding, safety, hygiene, and care
• Sharing your knowledge with colleagues, apprentices, and volunteers while remaining open to their ideas and experience
• Reflecting on your teaching and working with the team to continually improve children’s experiences

Our values are simple: Own it. Be human. Make it happen. As an Early Years Teacher, that means taking responsibility for thoughtful practice, building caring relationships, and turning curiosity into opportunities for learning.

What We’re Looking For: To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 4 Montessori Diploma or other recognised Montessori qualification. You’ll also bring:

• A strong understanding of the EYFS and how young children learn through play and relationships
• The ability to plan engaging learning experiences that respond to individual children’s strengths and needs
• A caring, observant approach that helps you notice when to encourage, adapt, or offer support
• Confidence communicating with families and working closely with colleagues
• A commitment to safeguarding and creating an inclusive environment for every child
• Curiosity about your own practice and a willingness to keep learning and share what you know

We’re looking for someone who celebrates the small steps, welcomes big questions, and helps children discover the joy of learning. Please note: we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, verification of your right to work in the UK, and any essential qualifications. If successful, our Onboarding Team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support fairness and accessibility for all candidates. This role involves regulated activity with children.