OUR STAFF

All staff members are carefully selected for their profound commitment to children’s holistic development. The education, maturity and childcare experience of each staff member is considered. A warm and caring attitude along with a sensitivity to children's individual needs is a prerequisite. We take care to ensure all staff and qualified, experienced and fully DBS checked as well as First Aid trained.

We aim to see each child in our care blossom emotionally, socially, physically and spiritually as well as mentally. We provide stimulating literacy and number activities at all times, and encourage imagination, creativity and a love of exploration which will lay the foundation for a lifetime of enthusiasm for learning. We use gentle words to guide the children; there are no mistakes, just opportunities to grow.

We know each child has something unique to offer. We are guided by the wisdom of the children themselves. Teachers at local schools receiving our children often tell us that they can recognise a Hunsdon House child by their well developed social skills and care for others.

Educating children, for us, is a calling and a passion.

We often welcome new teachers and helpers from different countries across the world, each of whom has brought their unique contribution and personality to our Hunsdon House Team.

 Staff Vacancies

Our recruitment policy involves checking the CV, employment history, contacting 2 references and an interview. If successful, a trial period or sessions will be offered. An enhanced DBS check will be required for each new staff member.

We have the following staff vacancies at present:

Nursery Teacher (full-time, and part-time)

We seek an experienced person with a caring, conscientious, patient, mature personality, qualified in Early Years Care and Education. Montessori and/or Steiner training/experience is an advantage, as is the ability to play an instrument (eg guitar). A sensitivity to children’s needs and awareness of child development is important. Candidates who speak one or more languages will have an advantage, though it is not a prerequisite.

Teaching assistant (full--time, and part-time)

We are looking for a dynamic, creative, gentle and kind person, with previous experience and an early years assstant teacher qualification.

Admin Assistant (Part time, 9-12 hours per week)

We are looking for a flexible administrator, preferably with experience in an educational environment, with a positive and friendly attitude and strong literacy, numeracy and computer skills, to work alongside the manager in preparing paperwork such as termly grant applications, flyers and other advertising materials and newsletters; answering phone calls; arranging visits; producing annual children’s reports; maintaining photo permission lists; maintaining up to date changes required by Ofsted and Oxfordshire County Council.

Volunteer positions are also frequently available.

To apply, please submit your CV and a Covering letter to: Georgia Angeleri, Manager, at info@hunsdonhouseschool.org