Join Our Team at Ashley Cross Montessori!
Position: Full-Time Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner (With or Without Montessori Experience
***£1000 joining bonus!
Age Group: 6 Months - 5 Years
Start Date: July/August 2025
Ashley Cross Montessori is seeking a kind and dedicated Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner who values meaningful relationships. If you are passionate about supporting young children's development in a collaborative setting, this role is for you!
Our Vision:
We are committed to providing high-quality early years education creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children to thrive.
Essentials:
- Compassionate: A genuine love for early childhood education.
- Collaborative: Strong communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Inclusive: Positive approach to support wellbeing and development.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality education and care in a safe environment.
- Support children's development through engaging activities.
- Collaborate with parents and colleagues for holistic learning.
- Maintain records of children's progress.
What We Offer:
- A beautiful 0-2 years classroom designed to foster early development.
- A 2 - 4 years classroom with free flow access to an outdoor garden that encourages exploration and play.
- Continuous professional development opportunities tailored to your level.
- Outstanding Ofsted inspection results
- Joining Bonus: £1000 (£500 included in the first month's salary and £500 upon successful completion of probation).
- Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience. Starting from £27,912.30 FTE (based on 42.50 hours per week).
- Set shift patterns to support work-life balance.
- Team socials to foster a supportive work environment.
If you’re interested in finding out more about joining our team at Ashley Cross Montessori in Poole, contact us today, either by email - [email protected] or call us on 01202 735521, we are looking forward to hearing from you
SAFER RECRUITMENT NOTICE
Shepherd Montessori Schools are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children in our care. All applicants therefore must be willing to undergo effective child protection and safeguarding screening, this will include references from previous employers and an DBS check and then registered with the Update Service . We shall also seek compliance with sections 15-25 of the immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (eligibility to work in the United Kingdom of Great Britain).
All staff must confirm they are not included on Children's barred list or PoVA or barred by the Independent Safeguarding Authority; or disqualified from working with children, or live with someone who has been disqualified from working with children, or been refused registration or had it cancelled; subject to sanctions imposed by a regulatory body, e.g. the Teaching Agency or Health and Care professions council and Ofsted.
All our posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared.
Take a look at our website www.montessorieducation.co.uk to see the beautiful settings we have created and the incredible start we give to every child in our care.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.63-£12.84 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Poole, BH14 0JU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 3 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 or 3 Qualification in Early Years Education (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2025
Reference ID: ACM Level 2/3 Summer 25
