Montpelier is an innovative center of educational excellence where diversity is recognized and our children, staff, parents, governors, customers, and community have an opportunity to grow and develop in a happy, supportive, purposeful, and well-balanced environment in which every individual contribution is valued. Within the context of belonging, aspiration, safety, identity, challenge, and success, our core purpose always focuses upon teaching, learning, and outcomes.
Achievement is outstanding because pupils’ attainment is well above average and the pupils make excellent progress in their learning at all stages of their education. They also progress very well in areas other than the strictly academic, in their social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development, in their enthusiastic take-up of the school’s many extra-curricular activities, and in their development as mature, reflective, and articulate young people.
At Montpelier, the quality of education rests upon both outstanding teaching and learning that encourages participation, questioning, and self-assessment. At its heart, our inclusive curriculum is enjoyable and adapted to suit interest.
Teaching is excellent throughout the school. Pupils say that this is because ‘teachers make learning more fun by making lessons more fun.
We have booked workshops and organized a range of scientific & mathematical activities to enhance the teaching and learning of science and maths from Reception through to Year 6. We are very pleased that several parents have already expressed an interest in contributing to the week’s events. All of our classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards which are available for parents to use when planning a presentation or demonstration for pupils.
We aim to have a mix of children in the afternoon and morning groups and allocate places with this in mind. You may state a preference for morning or afternoon on your application form. However, we anticipate morning places will be very heavily over-subscribed and your chances of getting a nursery place are greater if you opt for the afternoon place. We cannot guarantee you will get your preferred session. If the application deadline is missed you will be put on the waiting list. Places will be allocated strictly according to the criteria as they become available.
Whether you are new to teaching or have some previous experience, Montpelier offers a commitment to your continuing professional development. Our senior and middle leaders provide support and challenge to help teachers and support staff to focus upon a balanced curriculum that is underpinned by high levels of achievement.
You will be encouraged to bring your talents and shape these into skills that will strengthen your teaching and career prospects as you move through the profession. Everybody's success is everybody's responsibility and existing staff are encouraged to play a positive role in the induction and development of those who are new to the school.
