Why work for us?

If you love having fun, enjoying new surprises, and always looking for your next adventure then Fountain Montessori is right place for you. A workplace that feels like one big, tight-knit family so you enjoy a career you love waking up for and environment where you are valued, recognized, and appreciated! Fountain Montessori offers the support you need to excel and grow your career while you positively impact children’s lives.

We have excellent reputation for its childcare provision and promotes an open, friendly and supportive environment for its practitioners. We placed our employees at the centre of what we do as it is our people that provide exceptional education and care for every child and family.

Our MEAB accreditation and both “GOOD” and “OUTSTANDING” OFSTED ratings prove we’ve met vital benchmarks regarding overall quality.

We Love, WE Serve, We Build, We Care

We hire for ATTITUDE, not necessarily aptitude.  We will train you to excel in a child care environment, if you have the passion to do so!  So even if you don’t meet all the requirements listed above, still consider applying if you’re a bright, motivated, loving, positive person who wants to be a part of a winning team and make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Location: All Location

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Working Hours: 40 Hours

Salary or Pay band: £28,000 to £30,000

Responsible to: Nursery Manager

Responsible for: Personal perfomace & Team

What Benefits Can You Expect At Fountain Montessori?

• Company pension
• Termly Bonus
• Tailored training
• Free Lunches
• Career progression
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday
• Staff team building days
• Staff birthday celebrations
• Educational memberships paid.
• Company Events

Job Role

The deputy manager will assist the manager in the day-to-day running of Fountain Montessori including the management of staff and premises, the welfare, learning and development of children and liaison with parents, in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework and Montessori Philosophy. In the absence of the manager, to take full responsibility for all aspects of the operation of Fountain Montessori.

Duties

• In conjunction with the manager, assist in the effective daily management of Fountain Montessori, including the deployment of staff and the safety, security, education and wellbeing of all children, according to the written policies of Fountain Montessori, Ofsted registration requirements and all statutory legislation.
• In conjunction with the manager, ensure that all required standards, ratios and conditions of registration are maintained at all times within the centre.
• Organise and implement the centre’s key person system
• Organise a programme of staff training to meet identified training needs and ensure all trainees receive appropriate mentoring, coaching and support.
• Ensure that high standards of safety, security, hygiene, cleanliness and tidiness are maintained at all times and that the building and resources are treated with respect by children and staff.
• Assist the manager in monitoring and controlling all costs within the centre, including the invoicing and payment of childcare fees.
• Assist with the implementation of Fountain Montessori’s performance management policy.
• Assist with the organisation of regular staff meetings and appropriate training sessions, to ensure staff are kept up to date with the centre’s policies and procedures and Ofsted requirements.
• This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.

Qualification

• Level 3/4 early years education and childcare qualification or Montessori equivalent, and a commitment to obtaining further training and professional development.
• Level 4/5 early years management qualification

Relevant experience & Skills (Essential)

• At least two years’ proven experience of working in an early years care and education setting or at least two years’ other suitable experience.
• Ability to prepare the setting for inspections to achieve and maintain at least a good-outstanding Ofsted rating.
• Ability to ensure the Montessori philosophy is maintained and upheld by all staff through regular training, reflection and supervision.
• Sound understanding of child development, and of children’s needs.
• Ability to plan and implement a pre-school curriculum, taking into account the SEN Code of Practice, child protection procedures and equal opportunities considerations.
• Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the early years.
• Understanding of the Prevent Duty in the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, as it relates to early years settings.
• Ability to comply with the requirements placed on the setting by the EYFS and MEAB board.
• Ability to work with parents and families to encourage their involvement.
• Ability to effectively market the setting to maximise occupancy levels and fee income.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage a team of adults, including conducting performance management processes e.g. induction, supervision meetings, appraisals and setting objectives.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuously promoting a culture of safeguarding.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and an understanding of equality and diversity issues.
• Ability to write clear reports.

Personal Style and  Behaviour (Essential)

• Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, children and parents
• Able to use written English to write reports and keep clear and accurate records

Skills (Essential)

• Administrative IT Skills
• Effective Leadership Skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to work on own initiative
• Calm and caring nature
• Reliable
• Empathy and understanding of children under 5

Other useful skills (desirable)

• Childcare degree, Early years professional status and Montessori Diploma.
• Degree in Early childhood or level 5 management
• Montessori diploma level 4
• Willingness to undertake further training in particular Montessori training.
• Current First Aid at Work qualification

Safeguarding

At Fountain Montessori, we is committed to child protection and safeguarding against harm. We promote the welfare of children and expect all staff members and volunteer to share this commitment as informed by robust policies and procedures. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support everyone at the school. Before interview, all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of employment. All concerns are passed to our Designated Safeguarding Lead. As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.

Why work for us?

If you love having fun, enjoying new surprises, and always looking for your next adventure then Fountain Montessori is right place for you. A workplace that feels like one big, tight-knit family so you enjoy a career you love waking up for and environment where you are valued, recognized, and appreciated! Fountain Montessori offers the support you need to excel and grow your career while you positively impact children’s lives.

We have excellent reputation for its childcare provision and promotes an open, friendly and supportive environment for its practitioners. We placed our employees at the centre of what we do as it is our people that provide exceptional education and care for every child and family.
 
Our MEAB accreditation and both “GOOD” and “OUTSTANDING” OFSTED ratings prove we’ve met vital benchmarks regarding overall quality.
 
Our core values are Love, Service, Team building and Caring.

We hire for ATTITUDE, not necessarily aptitude.  We will train you to excel in a childcare environment, if you have the passion to do so!  So even if you don’t meet all the requirements listed above, still consider applying if you’re a bright, motivated, loving, positive person who wants to be a part of a winning team and make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Location: All Location

Job Title: Montessori Nursery Teacher

Working Hours: 40 Hours

Salary or Pay band: £24,000 to £28,000

Responsible to: Room Leader & Nursery Manager

Responsible for: Personal Performance & Team

What Benefits Can You Expect At Fountain Montessori.?

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Termly Bonus
• Tailored training
• Free Lunches
• Career progression
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday
• Staff team building days
• Staff birthday celebrations
• Educational memberships paid.
• Company Events

Job Role

• To work as a key person and as part of the pre-school team under the direction of the room leader and manager.
• To provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting.

Duties

• To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Montessori & Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance.
• To help to set up the playroom(s) for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session.
• To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
• To advise the Pre-school Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
• To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.
• To support meal times within the setting.
• To actively participate at team meetings, supervisor meetings and appraisal meetings.
• To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for your development.
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job.
• To be aware of and adhere to all the setting’s operational policies and procedures, e.g. health and safety, fire precautions, dropping off and collection of children, food safety, cleanliness of the setting etc.
• To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly.
• To promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Pre-school Manager, in accordance with the setting’s business plan/objectives.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.

Qualification

• Montessori diploma or other Montessori qualification
• Relevant experience & Skills (Essential)
• Willingness to learn.
• Previous experience of working with young children.
• Sound knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Sound knowledge of Montessori philosophy and practice
• Knowledge of child protection procedures.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work in a team and value and respect the ethos of the nursery and Montessori philosophy of a child centred education
• An understanding of play based approaches to children’s learning and development.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Commitment to working effectively with young children and families.
• Friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships.

Personal Style and Behaviour (Essential)

• Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, children and parents
• Able to use written English to write reports and keep clear and accurate records

Skills (Essential)

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to work on own initiative
• Calm and caring nature
• Reliable
• Empathy and understanding of children under 5

Other useful skills (desirable)

• Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent, and a commitment to obtaining a level 4 qualification.
• Montessori assistant or diploma
• Willingness to undertake further training in particular Montessori training.
• Current First Aid at Work qualification

Safeguarding

At Fountain Montessori, we is committed to child protection and safeguarding against harm. We promote the welfare of children and expect all staff members and volunteer to share this commitment as informed by robust policies and procedures. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support everyone at the school. Before interview, all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of employment. All concerns are passed to our Designated Safeguarding Lead. As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.

Why work for us?

If you love having fun, enjoying new surprises, and always looking for your next adventure then Fountain Montessori is right place for you. A workplace that feels like one big, tight-knit family so you enjoy a career you love waking up for and environment where you are valued, recognized, and appreciated! Fountain Montessori offers the support you need to excel and grow your career while you positively impact children’s lives.

We have excellent reputation for its childcare provision and promotes an open, friendly and supportive environment for its practitioners. We placed our employees at the centre of what we do as it is our people that provide exceptional education and care for every child and family.
 
Our MEAB accreditation and both “GOOD” and “OUTSTANDING” OFSTED ratings prove we’ve met vital benchmarks regarding overall quality.
 
Our core values are Love, Service, Team building and Caring.

We hire for ATTITUDE, not necessarily aptitude.  We will train you to excel in a childcare environment, if you have the passion to do so!  So even if you don’t meet all the requirements listed above, still consider applying if you’re a bright, motivated, loving, positive person who wants to be a part of a winning team and make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Location: All Location

Job Title: Room Leader

Working Hours: 40 Hours

Salary or Pay band: £24,000 to £26,000

Responsible to: Nursery Manager

Responsible for: Personal Performance & Team

What Benefits Can You Expect At Fountain Montessori.?

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Termly Bonus
• Tailored training
• Free Lunches
• Career progression
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday
• Staff team building days
• Staff birthday celebrations
• Educational memberships paid.
• Company Events

Job Role

• To work as a key person and as part of the pre-school team under the direction of the room leader and manager.
• To provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting.

Duties

• To assist and manage the room team with the planning of the curriculum using the Montessori & Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance. Oversee and delegate the implementation, reflection and planning of weekly and termly plans.
• To oversee and help your room team to set up the playroom(s) for the daily programme and to help tidy away neatly at the end of the session. Update room data weekly/termly/monthly, manage room supplies (restock, refill report broken or damaged items asap). Maintain room appearance including displays, labels and shelves. Ensuring they are neat, updated and relevant.
• To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with ALL parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met. Also work with team members and managers to ensure good key person relationships are maintained by all team members, reports and issues dealt with asap.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members. Room leaders to manage team members’ communication with parents are positive and relevant, always in line with Fountain Montessori’s policies and procedures.
• To advise the Pre-school Manager immediately of any concerns e.g. over children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences. Role model to team appropriate interaction with children and help to identify any areas of expertise to be shared or training needs with the manager.
• To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures in line with Fountain Montessori’s policies and procedures..
• To support meal times within the setting/room, ensuring that adequate staff with knowledge of hygiene and dietary requirements are rotated at meal times. Children have adequate balance of independence, and meals are a relaxed and social time for all involved.
• To actively participate at team meetings, supervisor meetings and appraisal meetings. Supporting the manager with team feedback.
• To attend training courses termly as required and to take responsibility for your development. Essential training for room leaders – Food hygiene, positive behaviour, key person, safeguarding, first aid, reflective practice, characteristics of effective leaders and supporting children with SEND.
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job and manage staff to ensure confidentiality of children and parents at all times is maintained and upheld. In accordance with the setting’s privacy policy and staff handbook.
• To be aware of and adhere to all the setting’s operational policies and procedures, e.g. health and safety, fire precautions, dropping off and collection of children, food safety, cleanliness of the setting etc.
• To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly, registers, termly reports, children’s art work, staff rotas, library books, scrap books, Snack and toilet rotas are maintained by all team members.
• To promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers, by supporting the nursery during open days, viewings and tours to ensure you greet visitors and take the time to speak to them and welcome their child to your class answering any relevant questions.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Pre-school Manager, in accordance with the setting’s business plan/objectives.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.

Qualification

• Montessori assistant/diploma and level 3 Early years and above

Relevant experience & Skills (Essential)

• The DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE of others
• Willingness to learn.
• Previous experience of working with young children.
• Sound knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Sound knowledge of Montessori philosophy and practice
• Knowledge of child protection procedures.
• Fluency and clear communication in English and IT skills is essential to speak to parents, children and staff.
• Ability to work in a team and value and respect the ethos of the nursery and Montessori philosophy of a child centred education
• An understanding of play based approaches to children’s learning and development.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Commitment to working effectively with young children and families.
• Friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships.

Personal Style and Behaviour (Essential)

• Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, children and parents
• Able to use written English to write reports and keep clear and accurate records

Skills (Essential)

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective Leadership skill
• Able to work on own initiative
• Calm and caring nature
• Reliable
• Empathy and understanding of children under 5

Other useful skills (desirable)

• Degree in Early childhood or level 5 management
• Montessori diploma level 4
• Willingness to undertake further training in particular Montessori training.
• Current First Aid at Work qualification.

Safeguarding

At Fountain Montessori, we is committed to child protection and safeguarding against harm. We promote the welfare of children and expect all staff members and volunteer to share this commitment as informed by robust policies and procedures. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support everyone at the school. Before interview, all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of employment. All concerns are passed to our Designated Safeguarding Lead. As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.

Why work for us?

If you love having fun, enjoying new surprises, and always looking for your next adventure then Fountain Montessori is right place for you. A workplace that feels like one big, tight-knit family so you enjoy a career you love waking up for and environment where you are valued, recognized, and appreciated! Fountain Montessori offers the support you need to excel and grow your career while you positively impact children’s lives.

We have excellent reputation for its childcare provision and promotes an open, friendly and supportive environment for its practitioners. We placed our employees at the centre of what we do as it is our people that provide exceptional education and care for every child and family.
 
Our MEAB accreditation and both “GOOD” and “OUTSTANDING” OFSTED ratings prove we’ve met vital benchmarks regarding overall quality.
 
Our core values are Love, Service, Team building and Caring.

We hire for ATTITUDE, not necessarily aptitude.  We will train you to excel in a child care environment, if you have the passion to do so!  So even if you don’t meet all the requirements listed above, still consider applying if you’re a bright, motivated, loving, positive person who wants to be a part of a winning team and make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Location: All Location

Job Title: Nursery Nurse

Working Hours: 40 Hours

Salary or Pay band: £18,000 to £26,000

Responsible to: Room Leader & Nursery Manager

Responsible for: Personal Performance & Team

What Benefits Can You Expect At Fountain Montessori.?

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Termly Bonus
• Tailored training
• Free Lunches
• Career progression
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday
• Staff team building days
• Staff birthday celebrations
• Educational memberships paid.
• Company Events

Job Role

• To work as a key person and as part of the pre-school team under the direction of the room leader and manager.
• To provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting.

Duties

• To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Montessori curriculum for guidance.
• To help to set up the playroom(s) for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session.
• To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
• To advise the room leader/Pre-school Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
• To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.
• To support meal times within the setting.
• To actively participate at team meetings, supervisor meetings and appraisal meetings.
• To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for your development.
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job.
• To be aware of and adhere to all the setting’s operational policies and procedures, e.g. health and safety, fire precautions, dropping off and collection of children, food safety, cleanliness of the setting etc.
• To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly.
• To promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Pre-school Manager, in accordance with the setting’s business plan/objectives.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.

Qualification

• Level 2/3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent, and a commitment to obtaining a level 3/4/5 qualification.

Relevant experience & Skills (Essential)

• Willingness to learn.
• Previous experience of working with young children.
• Sound knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Knowledge of child protection procedures.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work in a team and value and respect the ethos of the nursery and Montessori philosophy of a child centred education
• An understanding of play based approaches to children’s learning and development.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Commitment to working effectively with young children and families.
• Friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships.

Personal Style and Behaviour (Essential)

• Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, children and parents
• Able to use written English to write reports and keep clear and accurate records

Skills (Essential)

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to work on own initiative
• Calm and caring nature
• Reliable
• Empathy and understanding of children under 5

Other useful skills (desirable)

• Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent, and a commitment to obtaining a level 4 qualification.
• Montessori assistant or diploma
• Willingness to undertake further training in particular Montessori training.
• Current First Aid at Work qualification.

Safeguarding

At Fountain Montessori, we is committed to child protection and safeguarding against harm. We promote the welfare of children and expect all staff members and volunteer to share this commitment as informed by robust policies and procedures. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support everyone at the school. Before interview, all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of employment. All concerns are passed to our Designated Safeguarding Lead. As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.