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About the Role

Treehouse Nursery School in East London is seeking an experienced, passionate, and highly motivated Head of Education to lead the implementation of education across the nursery, support staff development, and oversee the prepared environment. This role involves acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and working closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure consistency, excellence, and a child-centred approach.

Responsibilities

Leading the delivery of high-quality education in line with the EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
Supporting, mentoring, and supervising Montessori Teachers and Assistants.
Overseeing curriculum planning, observations, assessment, and learning experiences across the nursery.
Maintaining beautifully prepared Montessori environments, including indoor and outdoor provision.
Supporting children with additional needs in partnership with the SENCO, families, and external professionals.
Building positive relationships with parents and promoting the nursery’s Montessori philosophy.
Ensuring high standards of compliance, safeguarding, quality assurance, and professional practice.

Requirements

Strong knowledge and experience of Montessori pedagogy and early years education.
Confident leadership and team development skills.
Excellent understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and EYFS requirements.
Experience supporting curriculum planning, assessment, and the prepared environment.
A warm, professional, and child-centred approach.
Strong communication skills with staff, families, and external agencies.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

Skills

Montessori pedagogy
Early years education
Leadership
Team development
Safeguarding
Child protection
EYFS requirements
Curriculum planning
Assessment
Prepared environment
Communication

Location

The Grove Montessori
East London

Work Type

Full time
Permanent

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

Relevant early years and Montessori qualifications are desirable.

Salary/Compensations

£38,000 per annum

Benefits

Collaborative and inspiring work environment.
Extra wellness days after 6 months of no sick leave.
CPD and a culture fully committed to evidence-based teaching and learning development.
Opportunity to work alongside motivated and passionate colleagues.
Access to leadership mentoring programme.
Holiday allowance of 33 days.
3 additional days when the nursery is closed during Christmas and New Year.
Day off on your Birthday Leave.
Access to a dedicated employee well-being committee and an active employee forum.
24/7/365 Confidential Counselling Helpline.
Medical Information & Guidance.
Legal & Financial Information Support.
Family Coverage Included (Partners and dependants in full-time education).
Critical Incident Support.
Online Help & Expert Advice.
1-to-1 Financial Coaching (3 x 30 minutes).
Occupational Health Support.
Virtual GP Access.
Wisdom Wellbeing App + 1,000+ Discounts.
Day 1 Stress Intervention.
Manager Support & Consultancy.
Eldercare & Childcare Support.
Life & Leadership Coaching.
Up to 10 Counselling Sessions Per Issue, Per Year.
Networking dinners and charity events.
Vibrant social calendar designed to foster team spirit and community.

About the Company

Treehouse Nursery Schools is an outstanding and award-winning team.
The Grove Montessori is a UNICEF rights-respecting nursery committed to fostering personal, emotional, and social growth.
We are proud to be a Rights Respecting Nursery School, embedding the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into every aspect of our practice.
We nurture children’s understanding of their rights, ensuring they feel valued, heard, and empowered within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Equal Opportunity

At Treehouse Nursery Schools, the safety and well-being of children are our top priority. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.