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Montessori Head Teacher

Employer
Paint Pots Montessori Schools
Location
The Boltons, Chelsea, London (Greater)
Salary
Up to £30,000 per annum (Term Time Only 36 weeks per year)
Closing date
9 Mar 2021

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HEAD TEACHER VACANCY

We are looking for a full time experienced Montessori teacher to lead our nursery classroom and small team in our term time Nursery School within the beautiful gardens of The Boltons in Chelsea, SW10.

 

ABOUT PAINT POTS

Paint Pots Montessori Schools are a group of three highly regarded MEAB accredited Montessori Nursery Schools. We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals to be part of our strong team, delivering high quality education and childcare to children age 2 – 5 years.

 

HOURS

Start date from September 2021. Full Time at 40 hours per week, 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday-Friday. Term time only, 36 weeks per year.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for the Montessori Philosophy and knowledge of the EYFS.

We are looking for someone highly motivated, sensitive, flexible, enthusiastic, reliable, dedicated and passionate.

An experienced teacher who will bring a good team spirit with the ability to lead and inspire practitioners and assistants by example.

Someone who is dedicated to his/her career in educating children aged 2 years+ and who believes in continually learning and expanding their knowledge of teaching through further training and experience.

 

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

You will hold a full and relevant Montessori qualification such as Montessori Diploma Level 4 or Montessori Early Years Degree.

You will have a minimum of 2 years previous experience within a Montessori school in a managerial position.

You will have excellent written and spoken English and be a good communicator.

You will have an understanding of 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 DBS check.

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

 

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Two annual staff social events: Summer garden party & Christmas party / Regular CPD training / Employee assistance program / Company pension

 

WHY WORK WITH PAINT POTS?

At Paint Pots Montessori Schools we firmly value every child as an individual and believe education should no longer be 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 employees, 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, Head Teacher

Salary is competitive and dependent on experience and qualifications and will be discussed at interview stage. A warm welcome and a cup of coffee/tea is guaranteed!

Company

ABOUT PAINT POTS

     

Established in 1988 Paint Pots Montessori Schools are a group of three highly regarded MEAB accredited Montessori Nursery Schools. We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals to be part of our strong team, delivering high quality education and childcare to children age 2 – 5 years.

At Paint Pots we firmly value every child as an individual and believe education should not just be 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.

WHY WORK WITH PAINT POTS?

We believe in looking after our teachers and feel more like a family. We are committed to bringing out the best in our employees, 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.

TEACHER TESTIMONIALS

'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

PARENT TESTIMONIALS

‘It’s such a comfort to know that R is having such a fantastic start to life. So much fun, imaginative learning, support and love all mixed together. We couldn’t be happier.’  - Jess, mother of R, 3 years 11 months old

‘C’s time at Paint Pots has been entirely enriching for my whole family. You and your wonderful team have truly given our little girl the best possible start to her academic journey and I cannot thank you enough. I know that we will have fond memories of our happy days at Paint Pots, from those first wonderful classes in The Boltons, to the cheerful daily school life C enjoys now.’ - Hannah, mother of C, 3 years old.

Company info
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Telephone
02072230123
Location
Studio 57 Battersea Business Centre
99-109 Lavender Hill
London
London
SW11 5QL
GB

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