Job Description

Job description

ASAP Start

HOURS

Full Time at 35 hours per week: 8-6pm for 3 days a week & one half day (8-1pm / 1-6pm)

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Working alongside our Room Leader & Nest team in our 1-2 year old classroom. Based on a foundation of Montessori principals we incorporate the best of Hygge, Curiosity Approach, Reggio, Steiner etc to create a rich and inspiring classroom, full of light and interest.

Our Nest classroom is a group of 9 children and team of 4 teachers (3 teachers daily) . It is home from home for these children. Based in a renovated church building we have modern bright classrooms with beautiful period features.

ABOUT PAINT POTS

Paint Pots Montessori Schools are a group of three highly regarded MEAB accredited Montessori Nursery Schools. Established in 1988 we have over 34 years experience of delivering the best quality nursery care and education.

We invest in our team with a focus on training and CPD. The successful candidate for this role will be offered the opportunity of Montessori Training alongside further training opportunities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for someone who understands the unique needs of this age group. Our ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of the EYFS, the development of children 1-2 years old and experience of a nursery setting for this age group. We are looking for someone calm, sensitive, flexible, enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated. Someone who is passionate about their career in educating children aged 1-2 years and who believes in continually learning and expanding their knowledge of teaching through further training and experience. We are looking for an excellent team player with a good team spirit.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

You will have a minimum of level 2 relevant childcare qualification. You will have a minimum of 1 year experience working with 1-2 year olds in a nursery setting. You will have excellent written and spoken English and be a good communicator. You will have an understanding and interest in SEN teaching (& any SEN experience would be ideal). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful candidate will be required to have a clear enhanced DBS check.

External candidates will need to provide two references from previous employers.

WHY WORK WITH PAINT POTS?

At Paint Pots Montessori Schools we firmly value every child as an individual and believe education is not just the imparting of knowledge, but also the blossoming of their individual potential. Our classrooms are full of love and happiness and we are extremely proud of the bright and confident children that have passed through our schools.

We believe in looking after our teachers and feel more like a family. We are committed to bringing out the best in our team, actively promoting regular professional development training, offering our employee assistance program, alongside regular supervision and mentoring. We are committed to being an outstanding Montessori environment where staff work together to ensure that children have the best start in life.

`Working at Paint Pots, has provided me with the opportunity to work in a unique and very special Montessori environment. The thing that makes working at Paint Pots so special is feeling like you are being welcomed into the family. A key principle at Paint Pots is not only recognising that each child is unique. It goes much further than that. Every adult and family is unique as well. Paint Pots has an amazing ability to bring together teachers with different strengths and experiences, and use that to allow every teacher to reach their full potential. Paint Pots has always supported me, and there is always someone at the end of a phone or a dog walk away to give advice, support and encouragement when needed. The opportunities which lie within the schools are amazing and it is a privilege to say that I work for such a reputable school.'

Miss Jess, Former Head Teacher

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Two annual staff social events: Summer garden party & Christmas party Regular CPD training Employee assistance program Company pension Birthday leave Length of service leave
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 22,222 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Working 3.5 days per week: 3 X 10 hour day shifts 1 X 5 hour day shift
School type:

Private nursery school
Experience:

Childcare: 1 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

level 2 (or higher) childcare qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Nest Teacher

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 22,222.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:

London W11 2RW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 or higher in childcare (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person