Kindergarten Teacher The details of this role are as follows: Working hours: 40 hours a week. 8am – 5pm to include 1 hr weekly team meeting. Plus, Faculty meeting - 1 hour a half term Contract type: Permanent Salary: £28,152 - 36,051 Start date: September 2025 (with handover opportunity June 2025) Probationary period: 1 year Michael Hall School values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. Michael Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check. JOB DESCRIPTION The Kindergarten Teacher plays a pivotal role in nurturing and educating children aged 4-6 years old. We are seeking a passionate and experienced educator with a background in Waldorf Early Childhood education and preferably an EYTS qualification. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of effective teaching and a deep understanding of Waldorf pedagogical principles. In this role, the Kindergarten Lead Teacher will work collaboratively with colleagues to create a learning environment that is inclusive of the diverse representation of children we have in our care. Responsibilities include designing and implementing daily programs and activities that reflect Waldorf educational principles, fostering a healthy rhythm in the classroom, and developing a curriculum that aligns with the natural rhythms of the year while meeting the needs of the children in the group. The successful candidate will engage professionally with parents, participate in departmental and school-wide meetings, and work closely with an Assistant Early Childhood Teacher to support the needs of each child. If you are an inspired educator who is committed to holistic child development and creating a nurturing environment for young learners, we invite you to join our team as the Kindergarten Lead Teacher. Key Responsibilities To hold responsibility for leading a Kindergarten group To create a harmonious environment in the Kindergarten where the children feel safe and begin to find their independence To work as part of the Early Childhood faculty and attend open mornings, workshops, CPD, faculty meetings and whole school meetings To have a clear working understanding of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) and the Independent School Standards To have knowledge of and implement Welfare Requirements, including (but not limited to) Health and Safety regulations, Health and Hygiene and Keeping Children Safe in Education Have a working knowledge of Child Protection matters and an understanding of the importance of its place at the forefront of Michael Hall School. To actively contribute to the objectives and learning outcomes of Michael Hall’s Early Childhood Maintain the outdoor ethos of our Kindergartens by ensuring children have time outside each day, rain or shine. To record each child’s progress and use such data to support lesson plans To carry out the administrative work essential to the day to day running of the Kindergarten, including attendance records, planning and report writing To support children with any identified SEND needs and to be an active participant in early identification of needs alongside the SENCo To keep up to date with online trainings, school policies and procedures. General responsibilities of the Kindergarten teacher include: To care for and maintain your kindergarten environment To ensure that at all times the kindergarten and its outdoor space provides a positive and safe environment for all the children To attend and fully participate in all necessary faculty, school meetings Waldorf UK conferences and Networking meetings Be prepared to attend further training courses, conferences etc. relevant to working with young children. Have a commitment to deepening an understanding of the principles underlying Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education. To take on the general staff duties required of all group leaders Please see the attached pack for the full job description and requirements of the post.