Jobs
Careers at Smith's Children Montessori
We have a range of career opportunities. We are looking for Assistants and Montessori Teachers to facilitate various roles throughout the nursery. We offer a competitive salary, occupational pension, additional paid holiday and childcare discounts.
We Offer Our Wonderful Staff
A Competitive Salary
Option to Join our Work Place Pension
Additional Paid Holiday Allowance + 4 (up to 32 days per year)
Childcare Discounts
Staff Meals and Refreshments provided daily, including freshly groud coffee and a selection of teas
On Duty Snacks, Fresh Fruit and Refreshments provided daily
In Work Career Opportunities for unqualified candidates to work towards a cache level 3 certificate in childcare and
Montessori certificate courses
Digital record keeping & paperless administration
Paid Staff and Parent Meetings
Personal Clothing
Training Days and Staff Meetings by Zoom
A set staffing rota each week
Days off for birthdays
Time off for special occassions, compassionate leave, doctors appointments
DBS and Renewal Costs Covered
Low Staff Turnover
Regular Outings eg. Botanical gardens, parks
Christmas Closure with Full Pay (25th December to 2nd January)
At interview we; we will explain the benefits listed here from our employee handbook
Our current Vacancies
2. Montessori Birth - 3 Teacher
Job Description
3. Early Years Practitioner / Montessori Assistant
Minimum requirement, early years cache Level 3
1 Vacancy - Updated 29st August 2024
4. Trainee Practitioner - in work training - Early Years Cache Level 3.
Job Description
We have a vacancy for an unqualified candidate to join our staff team. The successful candidate will receive in work training and assessment, towards a Childcare Cache Level 3 Certificate. find out how to apply
5. Chef
Job Description
How to Apply
Download and read carefully the selected job description from the list above. Job Descriptions not included should be requested by contacting us directly; T. (+44) 01223 301047 or writing to us (office@smithschildren.co.uk).
Once you are happy with your chosen role you may 'Download' or 'Print' the Employment Application Form.
EU Candidates
From the 1st July 2021, all EU candidates that did not register for the EU settlement Scheme (deadline 30th June 2021) and who were not resident in the UK before the 31st December 2020 will need a Visa to work.
The following guidance explains the step-by-step approach that EU candidates will need to follow before they can work in the UK.
The UK's points-based immigration system: An introduction for EU workers
All applications to work at Smith's Children Montessori should be made by completing our:
Employment Application Form
Please send your completed application by email to: office@smithschildren.co.uk
Or you may post the form to: Smith's Children Montessori, St. Luke's Church, Victoria Road, Cambridge, CB4 3DZ
Preparing for the Interview
We have compiled the following information to support candidates prepare for their interview:
1. Introduction - the Interview
2. An online Montessori resource tool for Candidates Video Gallery
3. Getting to know our policies
4. Useful Links Montessori Education
AMI Association Montessori Internationale
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