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Montessori Nursery Teacher

Employer
Dukes Education Group
Location
Twickenham
Salary
Dependent on experience and including benefits
Closing date
9 Apr 2021

Job Details

We are searching for a reliable, trustworthy, and innovative Montessori Teacher to join our excellent school. The Montessori Teacher's responsibilities include creating lesson plans and curricula focused on developing social, physical, intellectual, and emotional skills, assessing children's individual needs, and communicating with parents as required. You should be able to create a nurturing, stimulating classroom where every child feels included.

To be successful as a Montessori Teacher, you should be a lifelong learner who inspires a love for learning in your students. Outstanding candidates are able to accept failure, learn from their mistakes, and embrace creativity and independence.

Montessori Teacher Responsibilities:

  • Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment.
  • Developing lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child.
  • Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating classroom where all children feel safe and valued.
  • Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust.
  • Setting an excellent example for students and instilling good values in them like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
  • Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing up reports.
  • Ensuring classroom supplies and equipment are available and in working condition.
  • Updating records on the school database and handling various other administrative tasks.
  • Participating in school activities and accompanying students on field trips.
  • Interviewing and assisting with the training of all new teachers.
  • Montessori Teacher Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Teaching, Education, or a related discipline is recommended.
  • Completed training at an accredited Montessori Center.
  • Additional courses or training in Education would be advantageous.
  • Passionate about alternative education.
  • An ability to teach groups of children of varying ages, needs, and abilities.
  • Patience and excellent observational, communication, and diagnostic skills.
  • The ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with love and respect.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • A lifelong learner who can be a good role model for children.
  • We offer our staff:

    • Excellent salary for experience
    • 28 days annual leave
    • 10 days paid sick leave
    • Up to 50% discount on Dukes Education fees for your children.
    • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household.
    • Refer a friend bonus of £500
    • Welcome bonus of £500
    • A commitment to your continuous professional development with funding available for additional training.
    • Access to our incredible Leadership development programme.
    • A wider range of career progression opportunities within the group.Employee wellbeing support including free counselling.
    • Free daily meals
    • A warm and friendly team, environment and culture.

    The hours are set as 8am - 6pm Monday-Friday.

    Dukes Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.

    Company

    Dukes Education

    Dukes is a family of schools, teachers, learners, and parents connected by our pursuit of an extraordinary life for every member of our community.

    Our philosophy is to support each individual to live with purpose, to encourage a love of learning, and to act as a team. All of this is underpinned by a quality standard that runs through everything we do.

    We believe that education is a journey to be enjoyed and shared at every stage of life, unlocking extraordinary possibilities for every student. To learn more about our family, visit dukeseducation.com

    We offer outstanding Learning and Professional Development to all staff through our annual brochure offering countless, valuable courses that are designed to empower and advance our people. Additionally, we have launched a Little Dukes Training Academy on offer to all of our people in the Early Years. This academy includes Diplomas in Montessori Pedagogy and qualifications as Level 3, and Level 5 Early Years Educators. 

    Dukes wide company benefits

    • Festive company celebrations
    • Annual company conference
    • Training and development opportunity
    • Leadership programme
    • Wellbeing benefits, employee assistance programme and free counselling
    • Access to Dukes Hub a cross functional resource of communications and knowledge
    • Dukes Foundation, company outreach and charity
    • Environmental and sustainability focused, with environmental awards

    Other information: 

    Website: https://dukeseducation.com/ 

    Email: caitlin.taylor@dukeseducation.com 

    Head Office: 14-16 Waterloo Place, London, SW1Y 4AR

    Phone: +44 (0)20 3696 5300

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    +44 (0) 203 696 5300
    Location
    14-16 Waterloo Place
    London
    Greater London
    SW1Y 4AR
    GB

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