Early Years Practitioner

Job summary

Montessori Teacher / Early Years Educator Level 2/3+

Burgh Wood Montessori Nursery School - Banstead, Surrey

Permanent - 45 weeks per year

Hours of Work – Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:00

An Ofsted Outstanding, well-established Montessori Nursery School in Banstead, Surrey is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated Montessori Teacher or Early Years Educator to join a growing team caring for children aged 18 months - 5 years. The nursery school has a strong reputation for delivering a holistic and child-centred approach to learning, and the role offers the chance for the right candidate to develop their nursery management skills to support the Principal and Manager.

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) – permanent position subject to successful probation period.

Benefits and Perks:

·  Financial Rewards: Salaries that match or exceed industry standards, reviewed annually. Includes uniform, lunch and a birthday bonus of £200.

·  Pension.

·  Career Growth Opportunities: Targeted talent mapping, professional development programmes, and 1-to-1 coaching to help you further your career development in your role.

·  Loyalty Rewards: Yearly increases in annual leave and recognition for your commitment.

·  Offsite Parking.

Qualifications:

·  Completion of a recognised Level 3 Childcare qualification, e.g., Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.

·  Montessori Early Childhood teaching Diploma (or studying for the Montessori Early Childhood teaching Diploma) desired but not essential.

Purpose of role:

·  To be responsible for the planning and delivery of an inclusive Montessori curriculum suitable to meet the children’s individual needs.

·  To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional and social care and education for the children.

·  To give support to the Manager and other team members.

·  To effectively deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage and ensure all the children’s individual needs are met and all areas of development are encouraged through play.

·  To observe and assess children’s development and keep accurate records of their progress and achievements.

·  Build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers and key interfacing groups.

Key Requirements:

·  Knowledge of EYFS: A solid understanding of child development, Development Matters framework, and the EYFS curriculum.

·  Detailed knowledge of the Montessori approach is desirable.

·  Qualified & Experienced: Level 2/3 qualification in Childcare and a minimum grade C/4 in

·  Good knowledge of Ofsted guidelines and welfare requirements is essential.

·  A detailed understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection is essential.

·  Considerable relevant experience of the age range 18 months - 5 years is desirable.

·  Knowledge of the key person system and record keeping is desirable.

·  Ability to build positive relationships with children and their parents/carers.

·  Ability to communicate and work in partnership with families and carers.

·  Strong teamwork and collaboration qualities.

·  Good written and verbal skills for report writing, maintaining child records and providing feedback to parents/carers and colleagues.

·  A good understanding of Microsoft Word is desirable.

Description:

The successful applicant will:

·  Have their own set of key children and will be responsible for implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage and Montessori philosophies, values and policies.

·  Work with parents/carers of all children to achieve full integration in the setting.

·  Foresee the needs of all children and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate.

Diversity & Inclusion:

At Burgh Wood Montessori Nursery School, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. A diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives, driving innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Burgh Wood Montessori Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be required. In line with Safer Recruitment and Keeping Everyone Safe, we also carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates, including Google and Social Media checks. Any relevant information found may be discussed during the interview process.