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peart's montessori candidate pack role early years practitioner hours 8.30am - 4pm, term time only start date february 2021 location dunton village hall, biggleswade rd, dunton, biggleswade, sg18 8rl salary guide £9 - £11 doe min. qualification level 3 eye or montessori equivalent
founder's welcome
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Peart’s Montessori. Many years
ago I was a student at a Montessori school, where I developed a lifelong
love of learning. I founded Peart’s to offer that same opportunity to a new
generation of children.
The school motto, Creating Our Future, reflects my belief that the best way
to invest in our future is to invest in our children. This begins with our staff
community. I welcome colleagues of all backgrounds who are able to
bring team spirit, enthusiasm and the highest educational standards to
Peart’s.
Chenaara Edghill-Peart
Founder of Peart’s Montessori
May 2020
"Leadership on the other hand is about creating
change that you believe in."
Seth Godin
montessori philosophy
Maria Montessori founded her Casa dei Bambini (Children’s House) in 1907.
It is a prepared environment where children learn through purposeful,
sensorial activities. Teachers act to direct children to activities, hence the
formal title of directress or director.
Peart’s is an authentic Montessori setting. By following the spirit and
practice of Maria, Peart’s aims to give children a safe space in which to love
learning, think critically and, be open to the wonders of the world. As a
former Montessori child and, second-generation Montessori directress, our
Founder carries these aims deep in her heart and at the forefront of
decisions for the setting.
"There is an infinite field of discovery open to the
child in his environment."
Dr Maria Montessori
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peart's montessori
Peart’s is an authentic Montessori school accepting children from 2.5 years – 6 years. The school is open for three terms of
the academic year. We have a fully equipped classroom and grassed outdoor play area. For colleagues, the school day runs
from 8.30am – 4pm. We are currently accepting children with a minimum attendance requirement for two sessions each
week. The numbers will initially be restricted while we focus on cultivating an purposeful atmosphere.
The classroom is organised into the five Montessori curriculum areas; practical life, sensorial, mathematics, language and
cultural. We have a beautiful garden featuring a growing bug hotel and vegetable patch. The Founder has taken great care
to invest in quality equipment that will support the maturation of the setting as new colleagues bring their ideas.
vision for the future
Our Founder has a clear vision for Peart’s Montessori. She is keen to create a beautiful, purposeful space that offers authentic
Montessori teaching for all ages. Below you can see the vision for the next four years at first instance. Our Founder regularly
reviews the progress of the setting to see if its objectives are being met and, if we can do more. She is keen to have
colleagues that support this vision.
2021 2022 2023 2024
Peart's Montessori opens Secure accreditation Expand to include a full Expand to accept more
from Montessori time primary school colleagues and children
Education UK classroom
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our location
Cambridge: 30 mins M&S / Boots: 6 mins Wimpole Hall: 11 mins Stansted: 45 mins
Greater London: 45 minsi Asda: 9 mins Hitchin Lavender: 16 mins Luton: 37 mins
Dunton is a small village a short drive from the market town Biggleswade. It is in easy reach of North Hertfordshire, South
Cambridgeshire and Central Bedfordshire. The A1(M) offers a direct connection by road to Greater London. The A1 Retail
Park is a six minute drive away with shops including Marks and Spencer, Next, Boots and H&M.
Peart’s Montessori is located in Dunton Village Hall. We are well supported by the Hall Committee as well as families across
the local towns and villages. The hall features private parking, a spacious hall area, fully equipped kitchen, three separate
bathroom areas, private storage and a large garden. Due to its location, colleagues will need their own transport.
Travel times are representative and may vary according to the time of day.
All information accurate at the time of going to press.
colleague benefits
On joining, all colleagues are encouraged to work with the Founder to produce a full career progression development plan.
As we are a brand new, authentic Montessori, this is an exceptionally rare opportunity to join a dedicated Founder to
contribute to the shaping of the setting. The Founder has a clear long term vision for Peart’s which gives our team
opportunities to gain and develop skills in other parts of the business.
All colleagues at Peart's are provided with the following:
Term time working
Free on-site parking
Pension – 3% employer contribution
Career development plan
Ongoing training opportunities
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early years
practitioner
You will join Peart’s Montessori as an early years practitioner who has a strong
interest in Montessori education and is ready to deliver, or develop their
knowledge of activities in the classroom. Using your experience in early years
settings and, supported by the Founder you will ensure each child has a
fulfilling, purposeful Montessori experience in the classroom and outdoors. You
will make detailed observations of the children to guide their learning and
development in line with the EYFS and Montessori principles. You will be keen
to add your own creative flair in creating new activities.
You will have direct experience of, or, a keen interest in Montessori practice. You
will also be keen to understand the Montessori accreditation process and,
support the setting in gaining an Outstanding rating.
Duties
Ensuring the classroom and garden are ready for use
Looking after the classroom environment
Delivering Montessori and EYFS activities
Directing children to new activities
Preparing new activities based on Montessori philosophy
Introducing new activities into the classroom
Making observations of the children’s learning and development
Working with the Founder to decide on the progress of children’s learning
and development
Garden activities with the children
Group sessions in the classroom (such as games and music)
Assisting children with personal hygiene
Building a good working relationship with families to help them support
learning and development at home
Keeping up to date with best practice in the Montessori community
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role
requirements
Qualifications
Minimum level 3 EYE qualification
Recognised Montessori qualification (optional)
Further qualifications or training in Education would be advantageous
Experience
Minimum of one year of experience in an early years setting (Montessori would be advantageous)
Experience of creating new activities
Previous use of different techniques to track and analyse children’s progress
Excellent observation, analytical and communication skills to support children’s progress
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Additional
Current Paediatric First Aid certificate
Passionate about holistic education
A lifelong learner who can be a role model for our children to develop their own love of learning
We encourage candidates with similar or relevant experience to apply. We will consider candidates who demonstrate a strong
interest in Montessori but have not taken a formal qualification.
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interview process
Stage 1: Your application
Applications to join Peart’s Montessori are made by way of CV (maximum three sides of A4) and cover letter (maximum one
side of A4). As part of your cover letter please include answers to the following questions:
What do you understand about Montessori philosophy?
What inspires you the most about the Montessori educational approach?
What do you feel you can bring to Peart’s Montessori?
Please address applications to Chenaara Edghill-Peart at directress@peartsmontessori.co.uk including the position applied
for in the subject line.
Stage 2: First interview by video call - 30 Minutes
This time will be used to find out more about who you are, what you are able to bring to the role and, go through your CV.
On being successful at the first stage, we will then arrange a second interview.
Stage 3: Second interview in person*- 60 Minutes
You will be asked to present a Montessori activity of your own creation. It can be presented in any way and should take five to
ten minutes. You should articulate the following about your activity:
Its Montessori curriculum area
The purpose of the activity
Any early years foundation stage (EYFS) curriculum areas covered
The Montessori principles involved
The presentation is an opportunity to showcase your creativity in planning activities. Have fun with it!
At this stage, we request you provide originals of your ID, certificate(s) of educational qualifications and any additional
certification. We will also request any existing enhanced DBS checks and the details of two referees that we can contact in
support of your application.
Stage 4: Supervised classroom session**- 60 Minutes
Candidates are invited to complete a 1 hour supervised session at Peart’s Montessori. This is to give you a feel for the
classroom and children in practice and, ask further questions about the setting.
* **While we aim to meet all candidates in person, this is being reviewed regularly in line with Government guidelines
relating to Covid-19.
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find out more
welcome to Website
peart's www.peartsmontessori.co.uk
An overview of the school and our Founder's blog, Creating The Future
Instagram
@pearts.montessori
Follow our journey of building Peart's Montessori
Recommended Reading
Books to support your Montessori knowledge
The Absorbent Mind - Dr Maria Montessori
Discovery Of The Child - Dr Maria Montessori
Dr Montessori's Own Handbook - Dr Maria Montessori
Understanding The Human Being - Silvana Q. Montanaro MD
we look forward to speaking with you soon!
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