Vacancies

Montessori Teaching Position Available

(Job Ref: HM01)

Salary £TBC dependent on experience.

We are looking for a full-time Montessori Teacher to join our supportive, professional and highly experienced team, to work in our vertically grouped, open planned classrooms to support in preparing and maintaining the Montessori and outdoor learning environments on a daily basis for either our Toddler 18 months – 3 years or our Preschool 3 – 6 years.

Requirements:

• Montessori Early Years Diploma (we will consider newly qualified Montessori applicants)
• Montessori and/or an Early Years Foundation Degree
• Sound knowledge and experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Experience within a vertically grouped classroom is essential
• First Aid Certificate
• D.B.S.
• At least one year’s continued experience working within a Montessori environment an advantage
• Prepared to work in all weather conditions as part of our outdoor learning programme
• Fluent in both written and spoken English

Your role:

• Adhering to Health and Safety policies, maintaining risk assessments and relevant documentation
• Working in partnership with parents to pro-actively support children’s care and development
• Attend parent seminars and promotional days
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care & education

Hours

7.30 am – 4.00 pm

We can offer you:

• A competitive salary with an end of year Performance Related Bonus that reflects your expertise and ability.
• Advancing to level 3 after a full year of ongoing continuous service (conditions apply).
• Commencement of Montessori training after 12 months of continuous ongoing service (conditions apply).
• Excellent in-house training, opportunity to gain further qualifications, virtual learning and career progression opportunities.
• Childcare provision for up to two children during spring, summer and winter holiday schools with a substantial discount.
• 32 days of annual leave including bank holidays.
• One additional holiday for every full year of service.
• Annual Leave on your birthday (additional to your holiday allowance).
• One Christmas shopping day (additional to your holiday allowance).
• Well Being Vouchers for a 100% attendance and punctuality.
• An excellent working environment in a well-resourced indoor and outdoor Montessori and Early Years learning areas.
• Working with a dedicated staff team.

Interested parties should email a CV and covering letter stating the Job Ref to info@highgatemontessori.com

Montessori Classroom Assistant Position Available

(Job Ref: HM02)

Salary £TBC dependent on experience.

We are looking for a Montessori Classroom Assistant to join our supportive, professional and highly experienced team, to work in our vertically grouped, openly planned classroom.

To work under the supervision of a certified Montessori Teacher. This role would suit someone who is interested in pursuing training towards a Montessori Qualification. The ideal candidate must be able to follow the Montessori curriculum, have great classroom management skills by adhering to Montessori Philosophy, be dependable, creative, energetic and organized, have great multitasking skills and be able to work in a busy learning environment effectively with the Principal, teachers, children and parents.

Requirements:

• Level 3 Certified in Early Years
• Montessori Classroom Assistant Certificate
• Experience within a vertically grouped classroom is essential
• Safeguarding Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• D.B.S.
• At least one year’s continued experience working within a Montessori environment

Your role:

• Support children with their toileting needs
• Supervise lunchtime routine
• Support in classroom activities
• Support in woodland activities
• Report children’s achievements to the Montessori Teachers

We can offer you:

• A competitive salary with an end of year Performance Related Bonus that reflects your expertise and ability.
• Advancing to level 3 after a full year of ongoing continuous service (conditions apply).
• Commencement of Montessori training after 12 months of continuous ongoing service (conditions apply).
• Excellent in-house training, opportunity to gain further qualifications, virtual learning and career progression opportunities.
• Childcare provision for up to two children during spring, summer and winter holiday schools with a substantial discount.
• 32 days of annual leave including bank holidays.
• One additional holiday for every full year of service.
• Annual Leave on your birthday (additional to your holiday allowance).
• One Christmas shopping day (additional to your holiday allowance).
• Well Being Vouchers for a 100% attendance and punctuality.
• An excellent working environment in a well-resourced indoor and outdoor Montessori and Early Years learning areas.
• Working with a dedicated staff team.

Interested parties should email a CV and covering letter stating the Job Ref to info@highgatemontessori.com

Montessori Deputy Manager Position Available

(Job Ref: HM03)

Salary £TBC dependent on experience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and motivated Vice Principal to join our supportive, professional and highly experienced team.

You will have a flexible approach, a positive attitude and the ability to build positive constructive working relationships with children, colleagues, parents, students and other professionals as appropriate.

You will be a key member of the Management team acting as a positive role model to practitioners and supporting the Principal in the delivery and maintenance of outstanding service. We hope that the ideal candidate will take over the management of the school as we expand.

At Highgate Montessori the needs of the child and the family come first, we aim to be a partner in nurturing and upbringing of the children and families we care for. So, if you want to do the right things for the right reasons and join a professional team who are dedicated to following the Montessori philosophy and its foundations combined with the EYFS this role is for you.

Requirements:

• BA (Honours) Early Childhood
• Montessori International Diploma
• Leadership / Management qualification

Your role:

• Act as a designated cover on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and whenever else is required
• To confidently guide a small group of children through their individual developmental stages and learning journey
• To maintain high standards of safeguarding, care and education
• To effectively lead and manage a small team of teachers and assistants including providing day to day guidance, training and support to all practitioners
• Working with children as part of staff-ratio according to rota requirements as well as coverage for any staff absence
• Ensuring the record-keeping and filing are maintained at a high standard throughout the school
• Adhering to Health and Safety policies, maintaining risk assessments and relevant documentation
• Working in partnership with parents to pro-actively support children’s care and development
• Attend parent seminars and promotional days
• Prepared to work in all weather conditions as part of our outdoor learning programme
• Effectively manage and ensure adequate cover is in place for the private after school care between 4 – 6 pm

Hours

7.30 am – 4.00 pm (on occasion and in the event of an emergency the candidate will be required to cover the after school care 4 pm – 6 pm)

We can offer you:

• A competitive salary with an end of year Performance Related Bonus that reflects your expertise and ability.
• Advancing to level 3 after a full year of ongoing continuous service (conditions apply).
• Commencement of Montessori training after 12 months of continuous ongoing service (conditions apply).
• Excellent in-house training, opportunity to gain further qualifications, virtual learning and career progression opportunities.
• Childcare provision for up to two children during spring, summer and winter holiday schools with a substantial discount.
• 32 days of annual leave including bank holidays.
• One additional holiday for every full year of service.
• Annual Leave on your birthday (additional to your holiday allowance).
• One Christmas shopping day (additional to your holiday allowance).
• Well Being Vouchers for a 100% attendance and punctuality.
• An excellent working environment in a well-resourced indoor and outdoor Montessori and Early Years learning areas.
• Working with a dedicated staff team.

Interested parties should email a CV and covering letter stating the Job Ref to info@highgatemontessori.com

Early Years Foundation Stage Practitioner Position Available

(Job Ref: HM04)

Salary £22,000 dependent on experience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and motivated Early Years Foundation Stage Practitioner to join our small team of Montessorians.

This role would be suitable for someone who wishes to pursue a Montessori Teaching qualification. 

Requirements:

• You will hold a full and relevant childcare qualification (Level 2 or Level 3).
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Previous experience working and caring for children under 3 within a setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding/child protection.
• Passion to deliver high-quality childcare and varied curriculum opportunities.
• Strong Communication skills- good command of spoken and written English.
• Basic information technology skills. 
• Enjoy learning outdoors.
• Eligibility to work in the U.K.

Your Role:

• As an Early Years Foundation Stage / Nursery Nurse you will be role modelling your knowledge and best practice to colleagues and delivering the best learning opportunities to our children between the ages of 18 months and 2.5 years.
• Creating and implementing positive parent partnerships by communicating effectively and giving regular updates ensuring every child’s progress is recorded in our classroom diaries and early years foundation stage personal folders.
• As part of our team, you will follow our values outlined in our mission statement.
• Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the preschool is operating in line with our policies and procedures.
• Attend two paid promotional events a year.

We can offer you: 

• A competitive salary with an end of year Performance Related Bonus that reflects your expertise and ability.
• Advancing to level 3 after a full year of ongoing continuous service (conditions apply).
• Commencement of Montessori training after 12 months of continuous ongoing service (conditions apply).
• Excellent in-house training, opportunity to gain further qualifications, virtual learning and career progression opportunities.
• Childcare provision for up to two children during spring, summer and winter holiday schools with a substantial discount.
• 32 days of annual leave including bank holidays.
• One additional holiday for every full year of service.
• Annual Leave on your birthday (additional to your holiday allowance).
• One Christmas shopping day (additional to your holiday allowance).
• Well Being Vouchers for a 100% attendance and punctuality.
• An excellent working environment in a well-resourced indoor and outdoor Montessori and Early Years learning areas.
• Working with a dedicated staff team.

Interested parties should email their CV and covering letter stating the Job Ref to info@highgatemontessori.com