Job Description

We are very excited to offer a role for an outstanding teacher to join our Montessori nursery in Ravenscourt Park. Based at our school within Ravenscourt Park itself, our school is passionate about Montessori education, and combines a beautiful indoor environment with an incredible outdoor location.

We have included details below, and invite you to get in touch to learn more.

A few details about our nursery:

We are a sessional nursery, with morning or afternoon sessions in term-time only.

We support children aged between 2 to 5 years old.

We are busiest in the morning, so are open to morning only or longer hours for our teachers.

Responsibilities and Duties

To be a Montessori teacher in the setting, and a key worker to a number of children

To observe and support children to help them reach their full potential

Support curriculum planning and implementation

Support parent engagement

Keep and update records in partnership with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager

To uphold each of our nursery policies, importantly those that relate to our safeguarding commitments
Participate in self-assessment, reflection and ongoing professional development as part of our commitment to training

Core part of the nursery team, helping to think through and implement our strategy and the opportunities ahead of us.

Qualifications and Skills

A qualified and experienced teacher with a passion for early years education and the Montessori pedagogy

Level 3 / 4 Montessori Qualification

Deep understanding of the EYFS statutory requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a nursery setting

Experience in tracking and monitoring of children's progress

An excellent communicator, with a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents and the community

Safeguarding Training 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate DBS Certificate and Update Service

Benefits

Competitive salary of between 26-27k / annum, pro rata, and dependent on experience. There is also opportunity to expand in the role as the nursery grows.

We aim to provide an annual bonus where we can redistribute income earned by the school.

There is an opportunity for additional income from a 1-week holiday camp managed directly by the teaching team.

Opportunity for flexibility in working hours beyond the core lesson times.

Part of a supportive team committed to professional development

An opportunity to be part of something special from the very start

It is important for candidates to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and at interview we will ask that you read and acknowledge our Safeguarding Policy.

Ravenscourt Park Montessori is committed to the principles of Safer Recruitment, and so we will need to contact 2 people who can provide references on your behalf.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: 26,000.00 to 27,000.00 /year, pro rated for part time roles

Work remotely

No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

teaching: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Montessori specific teaching qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/01/2026