Montessori Teacher - Primary (Full-Time)

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Posted Wednesday 23rd Oct 2024

Start Date Wednesday 1st Jan 2025

Close Date Tuesday 31st Dec 2024

Key Stage Key stage 1

Job Description

Montessori Teacher (Lower School, Primary)

A Primary school near Maidstone are looking for a Montessori Teacher (Lower School) to start in January.

Must have Montessori Primary Teaching Qualification.

The school is a Montessori School in a beautiful rural setting. The aim is to create and sustain an optimum Montessori environment to enable each child to realize his or her richest potential.

The successful applicant will:

• Be enthusiastic and committed
• Facilitate and encourage the involvement of parents, teachers, pupils and the larger community.
• Plan lessons according to a curriculum adhering rigorously to Montessori standards
• Create and sustain an optimum Montessori environment to enable each child to reach their potential
• Create a positive learning environment for all students
• Have excellent listening skills
• Have excellent knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
• Have patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Have the ability to create the best conditions for learning or teaching new things
• Be flexible and open to change
• Be an excellent practitioner and team player
• Demonstrate outstanding classroom practice, behaviour management and be committed to ensuring the best outcome for pupils
• Have the ability to work as part of a team whilst also being able to work independently
• Be an effective communicator and establish positive working relationships with pupils, parents & adults, staff and the wider school community
• Have a passion for education and the learning of young people

Responsibilities:

• Plan a programme of work and activities
• Prepare the learning areas and resources, and make sure they're safe
• Watch the children and make notes on their progress and any issues
• Make sure all children have equal chances to learn
• Support and involve parents
• Attend staff meetings
• Keep records and write reports

If you are interested in this role, please apply today. Contact Katy for more information: [email protected] | 01622 804025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults; therefore, every candidate is subject to relevant qualifications, satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other relevant checks being made.