Montessori Directress / Director (Elementary) at The Learning Place School

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Learning on all issues relating to the classroom.
• Adhere to the conditions and terms of TLP Classroom Operating Procedures.
• Responsible for the smooth running of designated room through the structured timetable and school guidelines.
• Promote the general care and welfare of all TLP children and more particularly, the children in designated classroom.
• Maintain a daily register and supervise children in and out of the classroom, during other extra-curricular activities.
• Study and discover the personality of each child in your care and maintain appropriate Pupils Assessment Logging System (P.A.L.S) feedback.
• Work with the School management to develop and maintain the school’s Montessori program and use the weekly themed scheme.
• Meet program delivery deadlines.

Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications

• Montessori Diploma / certificate from a recognised and approved Montessori College
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Directress/Director within a practising Montessori school setting
• Competent in Arts & Craft
• Ability to create and maintain a prepared environment, plan ahead and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of childcare and the required Health & Safety and Policy & Procedures standards in a Montessori school setting
• First Aid certified

Skills / Other Qualities:
Here are some of the general qualities we look for in all our staff:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and confidence skills.
• Warm, caring personality, good rapport with adults and children.
• An enthusiastic ‘can‐do’ attitude.
• Excellent team spirit.
• Discipline, diligence and accountability.