The Staff
Management
Alexandra Manolache, Head of Nursery.
Alexandra, is trained as Montessori Assistant to Infancy 0-3 (under Sharlyn Smith, 2021) and is also trained as Montessori Assistant, 3-6 course (under Cheryl Ferreira 2018) at the Maria Montessori Institute in London. Alexandra holds a degree in Early Years Education and Psychology and Post-Graduation in Educational Psychology. Alexandra has QTS Level 6. She is Paediatric First Aid trained and Child Protection Designated Person.
School Office
(+44) 01223 342572 Email: office@montessoricambridge.co.uk
Admissions
Guides and Assistants
Children's House
Kaitlin
Trained as a Montessori teacher at the Maria Montessori Institute under Louise Livingston, 2018-2019. Holds a 3-6 AMI Montessori International Diploma, Early Years Educator Level 3 certificate, Safeguarding Children Level 1 certificate, and is qualified in Paediatric First Aid and managing children with challenging behaviour.
Marion
Marion holds a degree in English and a Master’s degree in French, bringing fluency in both languages along with a strong command of Spanish. With extensive experience as a Montessori assistant, she has dedicated years to working with children across England and France. Marion is currently the Deputy Manager of Cambridge Montessori and serves as the Safeguarding Lead. She holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years with distinction and is actively pursuing further professional development. Marion is also skilled in managing children with challenging behavior, further enhancing her expertise in early childhood education.
Maria
Holds a BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies from Anglia Ruskin University. Experience of working with children ages 6 months to 5 years both in Portugal and England. Currently studying towards Montessori Teacher 3-6 diploma. Trained in Safeguarding Children Level 1 certificate, Paediatric First Aid and managing children with challenging behaviour.
Rati
My name is Rati and my journey of teaching started when I started tutoring at the age of nineteen. It was an empowering and fulfilling experience and helped me realise that teaching is my passion.
I went on to do a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, and a Master's Degree in Marketing until I discovered the Montessori Method and fell in love with its logical, scientific and philosophical approach. I did my Montessori training from the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), and now I am a certified Montessori Directress.
As a Montessori teacher, I enjoy seeing the children gain life-long skills, develop a love for learning and build their personalities. I enjoy teaching in all classroom areas, and I particularly love the Math and Sensorial areas.
Infant Community
Brigita
Has a degree in English and Russian linguistics and a master in publishing. She developed a joy for teaching while introducing English to nursery, primary and secondary schools in Turkey. She has undertaken additional training in NVQ L 3, Understanding children with Autism and managing children with challenging behaviour. Her current role is nursery practitioner.
Sofie
Trained and experienced Montessori teacher who as worked with children aged 2 to 6 years, in Kenya. Holds an in depth Level 1 certificate in Early Years Childhood, from Montessori Centre International. She is also trained in managing children with challenging behaviour.
Sandra
Holds a Cache Level 4 in Health & Social Care. She is training towards a Cache, L3 in childcare. Sandra has previously working in a London nursery since 2014 prior to her move to Cambridge. She is originally from Ghana and has experience caring and educating children aged 3 months to 5 years. She is also trained in managing children with challenging behaviour. Her current role is nursery practitioner.
Linoshka
Holds a Diploma in Nursing Assistantship, Goa,India.
Nido
Paulina
Studied at the University of Social Science and Humanities in Croatia and holds a Master’s degree in Pedagogy and Sociology. She holds additional trainings which includes paediatric first aid, basic child protection, food hygiene and safeguarding children and managing children with challenging behaviour. Her current role is nursery practitioner.
Mercedes
Currently training towards Cache Level 3 in Childcare.
Anna
Bio coming soon!
Leony
Currently training towards Cache Level 3 in Childcare.
Catering
Beppe
Carefully prepares our delicious meals with love and Mediterranean flavour. Originally from Sicilly, England has been home now for some 7 years.
"Our catering menu's aim to provide children with a varied culinary experience that reflect the diversity of the nursery community".
Basic Montessori Principles
We have a few basic principles that ensure everyone is safe and can feel confident in their work.
1. Our staff will intervene if something is hurtful, harmful or dangerous. If not, we will observe to see if the children can resolve it by themselves.
2. The adults are role models for behaviour, language and how to use resources and carry out activities.
3. The children are free to choose one activity at a time and use it for as long as they like without interruptions by other people.
4. We help the children learn how to complete a whole cycle of activity (choose work, use it and replace it on the shelf for the next person).
5. Our staff make time to carefully observe each child’s individual interests so we can tailor activities to suit their current stage of development.
Designated Roles (Ofsted Specific):
Senco (Special Education Needs Coordinators)
Alexandra, Mia, Kaitlin
Enco (Equalities named Coordinator)
Alexandra, Paulina and Judy
Child Protection
Andrea, Mia, Marion
Ecat
Alexandra, Paulina
Fire Officer
Alexandra
PPE, Designated Covid Training
All
Other Roles (Cambridge Montessori specific):
Behaviour Management Co-ordinator
Alexandra
Health and Safety
Alexandra