Montessori Nursery Teacher

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Qualified Montessori Teacher to join our early years team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to contribute to a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports the holistic development of young children.

The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning, in line with Montessori principles. This position is ideal for someone committed to delivering high-quality early childhood education within a supportive and dynamic setting.

To note, you would need to have a Montessori Qualification to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, child-centred Montessori lessons tailored to each child’s individual needs, covering areas such as mathematics, early literacy, creative development, and physical education.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages independence, confidence, and mutual respect.
• Observe, assess, and track children’s progress, maintaining accurate records to support future learning and development.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies aligned with Montessori philosophy.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to support each child’s educational and emotional journey.
• Organise activities that enhance fine motor skills, social development, and early communication skills.
• Use creative and varied teaching approaches, including guided activities, tutoring support, and interactive learning experiences.
• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding of all children at all times.

Requirements

• A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education and/or a Montessori certification.
• Proven experience working with young children in a nursery, preschool, or Montessori setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies for early years.
• Experience teaching areas such as maths, early writing, and physical development is highly desirable.
• Additional skills in tutoring or supporting individual learning needs are advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver activities that promote both cognitive and social development.
• A warm, caring, and professional approach, with a genuine passion for supporting children’s growth in an inclusive environment.

What We Offer
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your career within a well-established Montessori setting, where your contribution will have a meaningful impact on children’s early development.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract - Very flexible on this.


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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.