Job Description
🌟 Montessori Teacher / Early Years Practitioner – Join Our Growing Team! 🌟
📍 Location: Twinkle Stars Montessori, New Barnet, London
📅 Hours: Term-time only, 20 to 40 hours per week (flexible options available)
💷 Salary: Competitive – starting at £14.50 per hour, with higher pay for Montessori-qualified candidates
About Us
Twinkle Stars Montessori is a small, family-run Montessori pre-school in New Barnet, established 10 years ago. We are now expanding with a brand-new toddler room and are looking for a passionate Early Years Practitioner or Montessori Assistant to join our team.
Our goal is to provide outstanding Montessori education for children aged 12 months to 5 years in a safe and nurturing environment.
Why Join Us?
✨ Growth and training opportunities – including Montessori training support
✨ Staff discounts
✨ Time off during school holidays and half-term (perfect for parents!)
✨ Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
✨ Supportive, friendly, and professional team
Job Description
We are seeking a qualified, reliable, and passionate Early Years Practitioner or Montessori Teacher to work term-time only. This role is ideal for parents or professionals who prefer to have school holidays off.
Key Responsibilities:
✔️ Provide guidance and care for children aged 12 months to 3 years
✔️ Foster independence, holistic development, and curiosity in children
✔️ Plan and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to individual needs
✔️ Participate actively in daily routines and activities
✔️ Monitor, assess, and document children's developmental progress
✔️ Maintain a safe, clean, and organised learning environment
Who We’re Looking For
✅ Minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years Education (CACHE Level 2 or equivalent)
✅ At least 2 years of experience as a key worker, specifically with babies (12-36 months)
✅ Knowledge of EYFS requirements
✅ Montessori qualification is desirable but not essential – we offer training support
✅ A team player with a nurturing and positive attitude
✅ Must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide references
Additional Benefits:
🎉 Company events
🏡 Employee discount
📚 Continued professional development program
💰 Company pension
👶 Opportunities for career progression
Application Details
📍 Location: Barnet – candidates must be able to reliably commute or relocate before starting
❓ Do you have a Montessori qualification? (Please state the name and level of qualification)
❓ Do you have at least 2 years of experience in early childhood education?
❓ Do you have a Level 2 CACHE or higher in Early Years Education?
❓ Are you authorised to work in the United Kingdom?
Join our passionate team and help shape the future of young children in a warm and nurturing Montessori environment! We can’t wait to hear from you. 😊