Job Description
Nursery: Walton Montessori, KT12
Position(s): Nursery Practitioner, Full-Time
Salary: £24,000 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
**About Us**
Walton Montessori provides an enriching Montessori education in Walton on Thames. Children aged 3 months to 5 years thrive in our carefully prepared environments. Our experienced practitioners nurture each child's natural curiosity and love of learning.
**Benefits**
At Walton Montessori, we believe in rewarding our hardworking and passionate team. Our benefits package includes a competitive salary with annual reviews, discounted childcare, generous holiday allowance, access to healthcare and wellness support, and a range of discounts across various brands and services. We also provide daily free lunches for all staff, fostering a nurturing and inclusive work environment.
**Responsibilities**
Plan, create, and implement engaging activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years
Keep detailed records of children's progress and reflect on learning practices
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with parents and carers
Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and hygiene, following all child protection and safeguarding guidelines
Provide support and collaborate with fellow nursery staff
**Requirements**
Full and Relevant Level 2 or 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (essential)
Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Assistant or similar)
Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the Early Years Framework
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).