Level 3 Nursery Nurse - Balham

Early Years Educator / Montessori Teacher

Full-Time | September Start | South West London Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Are you a passionate Early Years professional who loves inspiring young children through creative, child-led learning?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Educator / Montessori Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive preschool environment from 1st September. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a beautiful, nurturing setting and become part of a highly collaborative team committed to providing outstanding early years education.

About the Role

As a key member of the teaching team, you will have responsibility for your own group of key children, planning engaging activities and outings while ensuring they enjoy a meaningful and enriching experience.

You will follow both the Montessori Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, maintaining detailed learning journeys and supporting each child's individual development and progress.

Responsibilities

Acting as a Key Person for a group of children

Planning and delivering engaging learning experiences and outings

Supporting children's development in line with EYFS and Montessori principles

Completing observations, assessments, and learning journeys

Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

Creating a stimulating, safe, and nurturing learning environment

Working collaboratively with colleagues and specialist teachers

About the Setting

The school is located within a charming single-storey building situated in the heart of a beautiful park. The setting consists of two classrooms, each staffed by three Lead Teachers who share responsibility for key children.

The team benefits from the support of visiting specialist teachers who deliver vocational subjects, alongside colleagues from other branches who provide expertise in:

Art Programmes

Additional Needs Support

Philosophy for Children

What We're Looking For

Essential

Experience working within an Early Years setting

Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework

Fluent spoken and written English

A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development

Professional appearance and commitment to maintaining high standards

Desirable

Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) Qualification

Montessori Diploma or Montessori experience

Experience as a Key Person

Knowledge of child-led learning approaches

Working Hours

Teachers work a set weekly rota

3 days: 8:00am - 4:30pm

2 days: 8:30am - 6:30pm

Core teaching hours run from 8:45am - 3:00pm, with wraparound care available before and after the school day.

Benefits

✅ Competitive salary (£27,000 - £32,000)

✅ 7 weeks annual leave per year

✅ Discounted or free food

✅ Employee mentoring programme

✅ Store discount

✅ Supportive and collaborative working environment

✅ Opportunities for professional development and Montessori training

✅ Beautiful park-based working environment

Holiday Entitlement

Teachers receive 7 weeks' holiday per year, including

2 weeks at Christmas

1 week at Easter

2 weeks in August

2 additional weeks chosen by the teacher during holiday school periods

If you're passionate about Early Years education and would like to join a school that places creativity, child development, and staff wellbeing at the heart of everything it does, we'd love to hear from you.