At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach French through fun activities and support children's daily routines.
- Company: Les Petites Etoiles - a nurturing bilingual Montessori nursery in Paddington.
- Benefits: Paid sick days, high-quality training, free lunches, and well-being programmes.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young children's lives while sharing your love for French.
- Qualifications: Fluent French speaker with childcare experience; unqualified candidates supported to gain qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 25688 - 29000 £ per year.
Do you have French as your mother tongue and are passionate about teaching French to young children? We have a position for a French Teacher for Early Years in our nursery in Paddington. This is a permanent position, full-time 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Salary and holiday - to be discussed depending on qualification. If you are not qualified in Early Years, we can support your studies. Visa sponsorship - to be discussed during the interview.
Les Petites Etoiles - Bilingual Montessori is a chain of high-quality nurseries across North London. Since 2008, we have been dedicated to providing exceptional childcare services in an enriching and nurturing environment. As a Multilingual Nursery, we are committed to providing a comprehensive language experience for children. We take great pride in our nurseries’ commitment to providing spacious and bright classrooms, moreover, a nurturing bilingual Montessori environment where children thrive, learn, and develop into well-rounded individuals.
French Teacher Role- Teaching French through play and activities to the children.
- Assisting with all daily routines, supervising the children in their daily activities, helping to organise and prepare activities and materials.
- Supporting the children with their personal care routines.
- Supporting the Key Person with duties that must be carried out throughout the day.
- At least one year experience in childcare, preferable in a nursery setting.
Paddignton - 1 position
Required Skills:- French as first language
- Professional spoken and written English
- Great people skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with parents
- Competent IT skills (Word, email)
- Confidence to put into practice what you know
- Great listening skills
- Problem-solving & a positive can-do attitude
- Resilient (strong) yet also caring and great empathy
- Able to take constructive criticism
- Able to be self-reflective to improve constantly
Unqualified candidates will be required to undertake an Early Years qualification recognised by OFSTED (Level 3) after successful probation period. We will pay for this qualification.
Benefits- 5 paid Sick days per academic calendar
- High-quality training, including 6 paid inset days per year with the UK’s best trainers in the industry.
- Termly Prizes
- Internal growth opportunities
- Trip after 10 years
- Events
- Help for Bike Purchase
- Well-being program
- Free independent counselling service
- Free lunches (our food is homemade, organic and delicious!)
Children and young people should never experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them. All references will be thoroughly checked, and we will apply for a DBS update service as well as a DBS equivalent from any country the applicant was in prior to the UK and within the last 5 years.
Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
French Teacher - Nursery in Paddington - London employer: Les Petites Etoiles
Les Petites Etoiles - Bilingual Montessori is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and enriching environment for both children and staff in Paddington. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide support for Early Years qualifications, high-quality training, and numerous well-being benefits, including free homemade lunches and a robust internal growth programme. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values creativity, collaboration, and the joy of teaching young minds in a vibrant bilingual setting.
