Early Years Teacher

Nursery: Walton Montessori
Position: Early Years Teacher, Full-Time
Salary: GBP25,000 - GBP29,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
We are looking for a full-time teacher to join our Early Years Team. The nursery follows the Montessori philosophy and ethos, encouraging independent learning through being able to make choices. The nursery is nestled in the heart of beautiful Walton-on-Thames.
What We Offer
Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Competitive salary, with annual salary reviews
Discounted childcare of 25% for first child
Up to 30 days holiday per year, increasing with service
DoctorLine access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
Refer a Friend Bonus of GBP750
Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
Free lunch provided daily for all staff!
Working at our Nursery
Based in Walton-on-Thames in Surrey and established in 1994 under a different name, Walton Montessori is a full-time pre-school open for both girls and boys aged 3 months - 5 years old.
Walton Montessori Pre-School focusses on each child's unique targets and encourages independent learning. The practitioners at Walton Montessori always strive to be the best and truly enjoy what they do. They are proud to offer the children a calm, safe environment where they are academically stimulated and nurtured to be the best versions of themselves.
Capacity: 56 Places
Rooms: 3 months to 2 years in a spacious, separated room and 2 to 5 years in the same room
Opening Times: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 50 weeks per year
About the Role
Plan, create, and implement engaging activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
Keep a record of children's progress and reflect on learning practices.
Communicate to develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships.
Maintain high standards for safety, cleanliness, and hygiene, as well as following all child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
Provide support to other nursery staff members and work collaboratively with them.
About You
Qualified Teaching Status (QTS), Early Years Teaching Status (EYTS), or equivalent (essential)
Previous experience implementing good quality learning opportunities, ideally within a preschool environment (desirable)
Enthusiasm for making learning fun and engaging for each child
Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults
Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the Early Years Framework.
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If you believe your skills align with what we're seeking, we encourage you to apply!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
_Walton Montessori is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). _
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: GBP25,000.00-GBP29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
School type:
Day nursery
Preschool
Primary school
Private nursery school
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Walton - EYT