Head of Montessori

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Direction and Development of the Nursery school- in co-operation with, the head of the primary.
• A clear understanding of the Montessori Curriculum
• Ensure all nursery Teaching staff are committed to the school’s aims and are motivated.
  
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in the school.
  
• Promote and maintain an environment within the primary & nursery school that secures high standards of planning, organization, teaching, learning, behavior, and achievement.
  
• Monitor and review the deployment of primary school staff such that the learning needs of groups and individual pupils are met.
  
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the primary school, and regularly present coherent and accurate accounts to inform the school evaluation process and its stakeholders.
  
• Ensure systems are in place for the performance management of primary school staff and that their effectiveness is monitored.
  
• Maintain and develop the primary school extended curriculum and extra-curricular activities to foster an exciting learning environment.
  
• Work closely with the Head of Primary school to ensure that all expectations, standards, procedures, and systems are built on throughout the school and provide a natural progression for pupils and staff between the two schools.
  
• Ensure that parents and pupils are well informed about the curriculum, attainment, and progress toward their targets.