Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Difference
At The Little Learners Montessori, we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a family of passionate educators who love what we do!
For over 30 years, we’ve been nurturing young minds and building a team of highly skilled educators. Our shared values and mission ensures that every child has the opportunity to develop to their full potential, within a safe, secure and stimulating environment.
Start Your Career with Our Childcare Apprenticeships
Looking to earn while you learn? Our Childcare Apprenticeships offers you the practical experience whilst learning all you need to know about childcare with our on-site training partner, Montessori Apprentice Academy.
Flexible Work with Our Bank Staff Opportunities
Can’t commit to a full-time role? Join our team as Bank Staff and enjoy the flexibility to work when it suits you. This role is perfect for those balancing other commitments or looking for a flexible way to contribute to our nurturing environment.
Why Work with Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
- Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment into our pension plan with NOW Pensions.
- Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work is appreciated, and you’ll be recognised for your dedication.
- Bonus Scheme: Leadership and management roles come with additional bonuses.
- Training and Qualifications: Work towards industry qualifications and expand your knowledge through workshops and courses, including Montessori training and apprenticeships via our Montessori Apprentice Academy.
- Career Advancement: Numerous opportunities for growth and taking on extra responsibilities to enhance your skills and contribute to the team.
- Friendly Environment: Thrive in a warm, welcoming nursery where you can be yourself.
- Team Collaboration: We value new ideas and teamwork to make our nursery the best it can be.
- Annual Leave: Benefit from 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) plus an extra day off for your birthday.
- Flexible Working: Option to work longer days for more flexibility, allowing you to finish earlier one day a week for personal time.
- Fun Atmosphere: Regular social events, including termly outings and our annual Summer and Christmas parties, bringing all branches together for fun and recognition.
- Meaningful Work: Play a vital role in shaping young minds, making a real difference every day.
- Supportive Community: We’re all about teamwork, supporting each other, and celebrating each other’s successes.
- Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary, Pension scheme, 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays), extra day off on your birthday, paid DBS application, free uniform, and an entertainment budget for each nursery, every term.
- Professional Development: Funded training opportunities, dedicated annual Professional Development Day, and leadership and management bonuses.
- Work Environment: Positive, family-like culture, Employee of the Month recognition, awards for long-standing employees, frequent team bonding activities, and annual summer and Christmas parties.
Passionate Educators
Are you excited about making a difference in the lives of young children?
Lifelong Learners
Do you love to learn and grow professionally?
Team Players
Are you someone who thrives in a team setting and helps create a positive, supportive culture?
How to Join our Team!
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Submit Your Application
Fill out the online form and upload your CV and cover letter.
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Review & Shortlisting
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Interview Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews to discuss their skills, experience.
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Working Trial
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Job Offer
Successful candidates will receive a job offer and onboarding information.
Explore Our Career Opportunities
Nursery Practitioner
- Watford, WD18 0WY
- Salary is £27,500 - £29,000
- Full-time, Permanent, Mon – Fri, 40 hours
Nursery Summer Cover
- Watford, WD18 0WY
- Salary is £24,000 - £26,500
- Varied hours based on business needs, Mon – Fri,
Nursery Assistant
- Northwood, HA6 3AA
- Salary is £26,000 - £26,500
- Full-Time, Permanent, Mon - Fri, 40 hours
Nursery Manager
- Watford, WD18 0WY
- Salary from £50,000 to £60,000
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Full-time, Permanent,
Mon – Fri, 40 hours
Nursery Practitioner
- Watford, WD18 0WY
- Salary is £27,500 - £29,000
- Full-time, Permanent, Mon – Fri, 40 hours
Nursery Summer Cover
- Watford, WD18 0WY
- Salary is £24,000 - £26,500
- Varied hours based on business needs, Mon – Fri,
Nursery Assistant
- Northwood, HA6 3AA
- Salary is £26,000 - £27,500
- Full-Time, Permanent, Mon - Fri, 40 hours
Nursery Practitioner
- Northwood, HA6 3AA
- Salary is £27,500 - £29,000
- Full-time, Permanent, Mon – Fri, 40 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
A: No qualifications are required for the Nursery Assistant position. For the Nursery Practitioner or senior roles, you would need a relevant Early Years qualification at Level 2 or higher.
A: No qualifications are required for the Nursery Assistant position. For the Nursery Practitioner or senior roles, you would need a relevant Early Years qualification at Level 2 or higher.
A: Yes, we offer a wide variety of professional development opportunities through our very own training academy; Montessori Apprentice Academy. Upon joining the team, you’ll be paired up with a ‘buddy’, who you’ll shadow to become familiar with our ways of working.
A: This is typically a room senior who has many years of experience working within the early years industry. They will go through a training booklet to monitor your progression within the role and give you the best possible start to succeeding within the nursery.
A: Be prepared to discuss your experience and why you want to work at The Little Learners Montessori. We look for candidates who share our passion for early years and can work together in a team environment.
A: DBS stands for Disclosure and Barring Service. All staff members need to have a clear enhanced DBS check. We will cover the cost of this application with the agreement that you will sign up to the Update Service to keep your DBS up to date and accurate. The cost of this service is an annual fee of £13, more information can be found here.
A: Each year, we host a themed Professional Development Day that includes team bonding activities and workshops led by award-winning trainers. These sessions focus on educational discussions, shared learning, and enhancing our team’s skills.
After the workshops, we celebrate with a summer party, featuring dinner prepared by our onsite chef, a DJ, and entertainment. This event not only strengthens our culture but is also one of the highlights of our year.
Start an Exciting and Fulfilling Career in Early Childhood Education at The Little Learners Montessori.
Join our supportive and nurturing team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children within our care.