Montessori Headteacher

Job title – Montessori Headteacher

Location – North London

Salary – £35,000 - £38,000 per annum

Duration – Permanent /term-time

Working hours: 8am - 3:30pm Mon-Fri

Sector – Education

A North London based Montessori nursery with a capacity of up to 24 children is seeking a dynamic Headteacher to join their team of professional early years practitiners. Benefits includes a competitive salary plus working term-time only, promotional opportunities, fully funded training and bonus schemes.

This is a great chance to develop your skills and unlock your full potential. Do not miss this extraordinary chance to be a part of something truly special.

What you will do as a Montessori Headteacher:

* Provide safe, high-quality education and care for children attending the nursery.

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Deliver outstanding teaching following the Montessori method whilst ensuring the business model delivered is sustainable and profitable.

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Fulfil legal and statutory requirements and to supervise staff on a day-to-day basis.

* Contribute to and implement policies.

* Lead a team, manage effectively and efficiently, uphold positive working relationships and be an effective mentor.

* Manage the provision of the nursery ensuring that children, parents and the staff team work together to provide high quality childcare.

* Be responsible for the management of day-to-day financial operations by meeting financial targets and managing the occupancy ensuring maximum capacity.

* Agree and set nursery goals and monitor the achievement of progress against targets.

* Monitor and assess the quality of provision ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice and standards are maintained.

* Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.

* Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children's individual needs.

* Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of all children

We are looking for a Montessori Headteacher with:

* Minimum Level 3 Montessori Pedagogy qualification (or other full and relevant Montessori qualification)

* Team Leadership/Management experience

* Nursery experience

* Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.

* Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.

* Knowledge of and commitment to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion

* Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families

* Ability to observe, assess and report on children's behaviour

Apply today and seize the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of youngest children. Together, we can create a bright and promising future for the next generation in early years education