Wetherby House Montessori is Looking for a Montessori Teacher to join a dedicated team at Wetherby House Montessori Northwood branch to delive Excellence From The Begining.

We are looking for a caring, enthousiastic and passionate Early Years Practitioner- Qualified Level 3 or above Montessori Educator to join us in our team the deliver a high quality early year education.

Job description

Montessori Teacher

REPORTS TO Nursery Manager

Scope of Position

To implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Montessori curriculum.

To ensure that all children attending the setting are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences which support all aspects and components of the EYFS and Montessori curriculum.

To meet requirements of regulatory bodies with relation to EYFS and Montessori matters, special needs, child protection, Health and Safety and to ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare and Education

Act as a Key- Person with relevant duties.

Provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.

Take part in planning meaningfull activities in line with the EYFS and Montessori curriculum and maintain accurate and effective children's records.

Promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members.

Support the development of good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.

Work with the Childcare and Education team to continuously improve quality of childcare and education.

Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand, and when necessary follow Child Protection Procedures.

Ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and that Food Safety Regulations are complied with.

Work with area SENCOs, EYFS advisors, health professionals and local Authority programmes as appropriate.

Comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS or relevant statutory regulations for Scotland and Wales, relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004.

Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with advisory teachers, schools, area SENCOs and other agencies.

Ensure the effective implementation of key person procedures within their rooms and to be a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.

Remain abreast of current developments in childcare and education policy and practice.

Health and Safety

* Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery.

* Ensure the general cleanliness of the children at all times.

* Adhere to Health and Safety policies, to manage risk and ensure that any remedial action is taken immediately.

* Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures e.g. fire precautions, security, dropping off and collection of children.

* Operate the highest standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the

* bedding and nappy changing area and food surface areas.

* Assist in maintaining the nursery buildings, resources and equipment to a high standard reporting maintenance or cleaning issues appropriately and promptly.

Operational

Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.

Support the manager and staff during inspections by regulatory bodies and to assist in the implementation of any recommendations.

Support and supervise room staff with their day to day duties.

Work with colleagues and Room leaders also implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum to ensure a consistent approach.Be responsible for participating in all self-development activities including appraisals, supervisions etc.

Communication

Develop and promote parental partnership and involvement.

General

Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management.

Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Ensure the company's policies on diversity and equal opportunities are adhered to.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

On-site parking

Schedule:

* 8 hour shift

School type: Private Nursery Setting-

* Private Day nursery

Experience:

* Nursery: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person