Employer: Oxford Montessori Schools Ltd
Location:
Own transport essential as the school is on a limited bus route.
Hours: 9.30 - 5.30:
Term time only: 9.30 - 3.00 - working in the nursery as a Nursery Assistant/Teacher.
3.00 - 5.30 - working in our After School Club.
There is the opportunity to work in our Holiday Club based in Elsfield to increase income
Salary range:
From £25,000 - £27000 - dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Additional salary can be earned by working in the school holiday club.
Contract: Permanent. Full Time.
Start date: September 2025
See website for term dates.
Qualifications required:
EY qualifications - Level 3+.
A Montessori diploma is desirable but not essential.
First Aid training also an advantage will need to be undertaken if accept the position.
SEND training and/or experience is also an advantage
Experience:
Experience working within the EYFS Framework and experience with 2 - 5 years aged children essential.
About us:
We have been let down by a potential candidate at the last minute - hence this is an URGENT appointment.
A bonus of £1000 will be paid to the successful candidate on being able to start asap and upon completion of the first full academic school year.
We are looking for a professional, caring, energetic and enthusiastic person to become part of our great working team in our busy nursery located at our Forest Farm School site in Elsfield on the outskirts of Oxford. Obviously you must have a good working knowledge of the EYFS and enjoy working with a team of staff. Montessori training is an advantage but not essential.
Job description:
Term time :
To work as part of a professional team with other EY teachers in the nursery with children from 2-5 years old
To support the supervisor and staff and share duties throughout the day
To ensure strong safeguarding knowledge and ensure safeguarding procedures are upheld at all times
To undertake safeguarding training and attend regular in house training
To support supervising children outside
To share organisation of classroom preparation
To select activities appropriate to children's needs
To be aware and participate in the day to day planning for children
To have a good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
To enhance children's learning in all areas of the curriculum through a wide range of Montessori and other materials, discussion, real experiences and shared thinking
School holidays as Holiday Club Staff:.
EY staff are contracted to work 10 days - of their choosing - in our Holiday Club.
Any additional days worked paid in addition to basic salary.
General responsibilities in Holiday Club:
To supervise groups of children in the Holiday Club
To plan activities - both indoor and outside - for the Holiday Club
To work as part of a team on a daily basis
If any particular strengths - deliver workshops in your specialist area - eg sport, drama, dance etc..
Terms and Conditions:
Enhanced DBS essential - can be obtained through OMS
Prevent training essential - undertaken upon acceptance of role
A probation period of one term will be undertaken - during this time one month’s notice may be given by either party
One full term’s notice is required to terminate employment either way following a successful probationary period
Sickness Allowance is 5 days per year and evidence will be required. You will be entitled to SSP if further sick days are taken longer than 3 days continuously on a pro rata basis
You will be paid in increments of twelfths throughout the year, which will include your holiday pay and also when the school is closed
Staff must adhere to all Safeguarding procedures at all times
Staff must be familiar with all KCSIE updates and any other relevant safeguarding information and procedures
Staff/Pupil/Parent Confidentiality must be maintained at all times
The ACAS Code of Practice for Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures is followed
School pension details are available from the school office.
Website: For more information on the school see. https://www.oxfordmontessori.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
