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Head of Birth to 6 Community

Head of Birth to 6 Community

Forestville Montessori School

New South Wales

  • Expired
Salary:
Undisclosed- competitive for the right candidate
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April 29th 2019 or by negotiation
Apply by:
6 March 2019

Job overview

Head of Birth to 6 Community

Head of Birth to 6 Community: Forestville Montessori School, Sydney
Australia is seeking an exceptional leader who is inspired by a unique
opportunity to establish an authentic All-Day Montessori program.

You will share our vision to see every child Thriving Beyond. Your passion
for the Montessori philosophy and knowledge of the developmental needs
of young children will be held in high esteem. You will have the drive to
take an already successful program to a whole new level as a strategic
thinker who values the marrying of tradition with innovation.

As the Head of Birth to 6 Community you will report directly to the Principal
and join the management team. Together the team assumes
responsibility in providing leadership to staff to implement our strategic
plan, Beyond Today. This is our commitment to identifying opportunities
that ensure we are dynamic and responsive to the ever-changing world
we live in.

Children will know you to be unconditional in your support for their needs,
warm in your interactions, flexible in your approach and all-embracing in
nurturing their individuality in deep and meaningful ways as they develop
their understanding of the world.

Parents will reach out to you for guidance knowing that you have their
child’s best interest at heart. They will collaborate with you to connect
and grow our community partnerships.

You will seek opportunities for your own professional growth and view
challenges as opportunities whilst making contributions to the wider
community. You will be energised by working in a collaborative
environment and contributing to a whole school approach. You will
effortlessly balance leadership with the day to day teaching. Sounds like
opportunity you’re seeking? If so, we can’t wait to hear from you.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Montessori credential - AMI, AMS or MI, Birth-3 & or 3-6 Diploma
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Teaching experience in a Montessori environment
  • A valid working Visa / right to work in Australia is preferred

Application Procedure:

Send your CV, a one-page response to the School’s Strategic Plan,
Beyond Today and a letter to application (no later than 28th February) to

fmstalentsearch@forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au

The search is on-going; a member of the search committee will follow-up
will all applicants, as soon as possible.

Salary and compensation are competitive, commensurate with education
and experience.

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About Forestville Montessori School

Forestville Montessori School is an independent, mainstream, co-educational school in Forestville, New South Wales. 

Established in 1981, Forestville Montessori caters for children aged between three months and 12 years. Montessori education is based on the discoveries and insights of Dr. Maria Montessori.

Headteacher

Frances G. Reed

Facilities

The materials used to teach reading, writing, mathematics, geometry, geography, science, biology, music, and social studies are all unique to the Montessori classroom. The Montessori Approach uses a ‘hands-on’ learning approach. Children work with specially designed materials before learning abstract, pencil and paper, methods. Children use a wide variety of books and many other resources but do not rely upon one textbook for information. Older and younger students share a classroom. 

A before and after school care program for pre-school and primary children is available from 7:30am to 6:00pm

Curriculum

Forestville is licensed by the Department of Education and Communities (DEC) and registered/accredited by The Board of Studies, meeting all guidelines and standards.

Montessori teachers are referred to as “Directors” as they see their educational role, as leading a child through a journey of self-discovery and facilitating the child’s own learning rather than merely delivering a compartmentalised didactic curriculum.

Co-curricular activities include calligraphy, drama, community service, music, cooking and computer education.

School ethos

The Montessori Mission is to provide a special environment where children are able to continue the natural process of their growth and development. Dr. Maria Montessori observed natural child development and designed and implemented an educational method devoted to the individual needs of the child with the aim of fostering cooperation, responsibility and independence.

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