Rabia Ali
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Motivated and experienced manager in fast-paced environments with a strong ability to learn and adapt quickly. With a strong foundation in building trusting relationships and promoting open communication. Expertise in optimising record-keeping processes and ensuring accurate data presentation. Strong interpersonal skills facilitate effective collaboration while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Preschool Room Leader
MEplace Nursery
01.2026 - Current
- Managed team of staff to ensure effective running of the room.
- Ensured safety of all children under care whilst maintaining a stimulating environment.
Emergency Nanny and Nursery cover
Megalo Recruit
London
10.2024 - 05.2026
- Assisted families and childcare settings during staff shortages, ensuring continuity of care and support for children.
Montessori Directress| SENDCO
Playhood Montessori Nursery
London
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Key worker for 5 children, aged 2 to 4 years; tracked individual educational plans.
- Documented children's development using Transparent Classroom; reviewed team observations for grammatical accuracy prior to publication.
- Collaborated with local community to build rapport and engage in community projects.
- Assumed responsibilities of absent team member to ensure continuity of operations, through a deputy role.
Headteacher|Manager|Montessori Directress|SENDCO
Woodentots Montessori Nature Nursery
London
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed team to receive an Outstanding during OFSTED inspection.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum education and support.
- Maintained communication with local authorities to build collaboration and support for student needs.
- Mentoring teaching practice students.
- Acted as a liaison between sister sites to promote consistency in operations.
- Coordinated administrative operations to maintain compliance and accuracy across record keeping and financial areas.
Montessori Directress
Montessori House and Norfolk House Prep-School
London
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Key teacher for 10 children, aged 2.5 to 5 years.
- Organised and prepared classroom environment, ensuring materials supported children's developmental goals.
- Taking the children to a weekly forest school based lesson.
Nanny
Private Household
London
10.2013 - 08.2018
- Supported children with homework and school assignments, providing tailored advice and guidance to boost confidence and academic performance.
- Provided additional tutoring to assist the children to further develop their learning.
Montessori Directress (Maternity Cover)
Little Tree Montessori
London
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Developed detailed term plans outlining topics and activities for early childhood education.
- Maintained up-to-date profiles to ensure compliance with EYFS standards.
- Facilitated weekly Forest School lessons, promoting outdoor learning and exploration.
- Communicated with parents to provide insights into their child's development and progress.
Montessori Directress
Matryoshka Montessori
London
10.2014 - 07.2015
- Led engaging educational activities for class of 9 children aged 2 to 5 years old, fostering developmental growth and curiosity.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation to ensure compliance with Early Years Foundation Stage standards, supporting quality education delivery.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
Montessori Directress | Room Leader
The Jordans' Montessori Nursery School
London
09.2011 - 07.2014
- Designed and led engaging, age-appropriate activities for 2 to 4 year olds, promoting holistic development.
- Acted as the primary contact for parents and senior management regarding children's care and education.
- Ensured child records were consistently up-to-date, accessible to the nursery team and maintained to a high standard.
Education
Montessori Foundation Degree- Level 5 - Montessori
Montessori Centre International
London 9 2009 - 8 2011
Montessori Diploma - Level 4 - Montessori
Montessori Centre International
London 9 2009 - 8 2011
140 Hours Online TEFL Course: B - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
Skills
- Management
- Team building
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Budgeting
- IT Skills
- Community engagement
- Mentoring practice
- Child development
Custom
- Teaching Placement Tutor Training, Montessori Centre International, 2015-01-01, 2015-12-31
- Training to understand how to help and assist with the children's development | Meet each child's individual needs, Working with Children with Autism, 2017-01-01, 2017-12-31
- Understanding the process of opening a setting, Opening your Own Setting, 2018-01-01, 2018-12-31
- Code of Practice procedures | Role of SENCO | Working, Introduction to the role of SENCO, 2019-01-01, 2019-12-31
- Preparing for an Inspection | Effective Practice, Preparing for an Inspection Framework, 2020-01-01, 2020-12-31
- Working in an outdoor environment and building structures, Outdoor Play Structures, 2022-01-01, 2022-12-31
- Makaton Workshop Level 1, 2023-01-01, 2023-12-31
- Advanced Designated Safeguarding Lead in Early Years, 2025-01-01, 2025-12-31
Timeline
Preschool Room Leader
MEplace Nursery
01.2026 - Current
Emergency Nanny and Nursery cover
Megalo Recruit
10.2024 - 05.2026
Montessori Directress| SENDCO
Playhood Montessori Nursery
01.2023 - 08.2024
Headteacher|Manager|Montessori Directress|SENDCO
Woodentots Montessori Nature Nursery
01.2019 - 12.2022
Montessori Directress
Montessori House and Norfolk House Prep-School
09.2017 - 12.2018
Montessori Directress (Maternity Cover)
Little Tree Montessori
06.2016 - 09.2017
Montessori Directress
Matryoshka Montessori
10.2014 - 07.2015
Nanny
Private Household
10.2013 - 08.2018
Montessori Directress | Room Leader
The Jordans' Montessori Nursery School
09.2011 - 07.2014
Montessori Foundation Degree- Level 5 - Montessori
Montessori Centre International
9 2009 - 8 2011
Montessori Diploma - Level 4 - Montessori
Montessori Centre International
9 2009 - 8 2011