Pre-Primary Teacher
Inner Sydney Montessori School - Balmain Campus
Inner Sydney, Australia
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2018
Job overview
Role: Pre-Primary Teacher
Location: Inner Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Contract Type: Full Time
Ref number: #JO-1712-524027
Exciting New Opportunity – Pre-Primary School Teacher
The Principal of Inner Sydney Montessori School (ISMS) invites applications for the position of Pre-Primary Teacher, from Montessori trained teachers throughout the Australian and international school communities.
This is an opportunity for an educator who has a passion for child-focused, kinaesthetic and project-based learning.
We are in the privileged position of being able to sponsor international candidates.
About Us
Well located in the vibrant suburbs of Balmain and Lilyfield, Sydney, ISMS has an enviable, small school reputation whilst being one of the largest Montessori schools in Australia. ISMS is a friendly and dynamic pre and primary school with students at the heart of everything they do. The staff create nurturing classrooms where each child develops a healthy self-concept, positive values, strong skills, a deep academic understanding and a curiosity and appreciation of nature and the world around them.
Recognised as one of Australia’s leading Montessori registered schools, this child focused preschool and primary school is at enrolment capacity with around 300 students between the ages of 3-12. In addition, around 100 students are enrolled per term in the Infant Community Program for 0-3 year olds.
About You
The successful candidate will be a passionate educator, with an embedded understanding and appreciation of the Montessori philosophy. You should have an appropriate Montessori Diploma, preferably AMI, and hold a relevant teaching qualification (you will also be required to attain NSW accreditation). You will demonstrate:
• A passion for Montessori education;
• The ability to promote a positive and supportive ethos for pupils where all are valued, encouraged and challenged to achieve the best they can;
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
ISMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to satisfactory references, police clearances and a Working with Children Check.
How to Apply
This recruitment search is being undertaken by Smart Teachers Recruitment, they will support the Principal throughout the search and selection process.
Email ISMS@smartteachers.com.au to access a Candidate Engagement Pack.
For a confidential discussion please contact Emma Brackenridge of Smart Teachers Australia on 0061 2 9279 0999.
To apply, please include in your application a CV and a written response addressing matters specified in the Candidate Engagement Pack.
Email your application to ISMS@smartteachers.com.au
Search and Selection Timing
• Application closing date for international candidates is the 4th February 2018
• Interviews for international candidates will be conducted by the Principal in the UK during the weeks of the 12th and 19th of February 2018
About Inner Sydney Montessori School - Balmain Campus
- Inner Sydney Montessori School - Balmain Campus
- 44 Smith Street, Balmain
- New South Wales
- 2041
- Australia
Inner Sydney Montessori School is an independent Pre-school to Year 6, operating according to the philosophy and principles of Dr Maria Montessori who believed children have a natural love of learning and experience great exhilaration and satisfaction if allowed to complete tasks that they have freely chosen. The school, that had its beginnings in 1981, commenced in its current form in 2009 after a series of expansion and relocation events. Today it is Sydney’s largest Montessori School, operating 7 primary and 5 pre-school classes across two campuses in the Sydney suburbs of Balmain and Lilyfield with a total student enrolment of 292.
Principal
Mrs Zoe Ezzard
Facilities
The school comprises campuses that abound in a wide range of exceptional, modern facilities and teaching and learning resources. The first campus comprises three pre-primary classes and seven primary classes and is located in Balmain. The classrooms here overlook leafy play areas and are large, bright and air-conditioned. Nearby Punch Park is utilised for lunchtime play and sport activities. The second campus At Lilyfield is comprised two pre-primary classes that operate in spacious air-conditioned classrooms that overlook a playground and a permaculture garden.
Curriculum
The Montessori curriculum does not impose a limitation on the student’s learning. From 0-6 years the students, being tactile learners, may explore any part of their world they are drawn to, whilst from 6-12 years, imaginations and their curiosities extend beyond their world to their universe. The Montessori curriculum interprets all subjects and concepts taught within the Australian Curriculum and also extends the children beyond these concepts.
School ethos
Inner Sydney Montessori School is an authentic Montessori community where students are inspired as learners to grow into peaceful, influential and self-reliant young people who create a better world.
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