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Montessori Teacher

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 26,500 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Thurrock

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Job Title: Montessori Teacher

Role Overview

This role focuses on guiding children within an authentic Montessori environment that nurtures independence, concentration, and a natural curiosity for learning. The educator will support each child’s development through carefully prepared materials and experiences across the core Montessori areas.

Key Duties

Montessori Environment & Practice

Prepare and maintain a calm, orderly, and inviting Montessori classroom.
Present materials clearly and accurately, following Montessori principles.
Observe children closely to understand their interests and developmental needs.
Protect uninterrupted work periods to allow deep concentration.
Support mixed-age learning, encouraging collaboration and peer support.
Foster a respectful, peaceful, and inclusive classroom community.

Montessori Curriculum & Materials

Guide children through the five key Montessori curriculum areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural Studies.
Ensure materials are complete, well-maintained, and beautifully presented.
Support children in developing independence through hands-on learning experiences.
Introduce sensorial materials to refine perception, coordination, and cognitive development.
Encourage purposeful activity that builds concentration, order, and self-discipline.

Child Development

Support the child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth through child-led learning.
Recognise developmental stages and respond to each child’s readiness.
Maintain accurate records of observations and progress.
Build strong, positive relationships with parents and caregivers.

Teamwork & Professional Contribution

Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of Montessori practice.
Support and mentor assistants within the classroom.
Participate in team meetings, training, and ongoing professional development.

Required Qualifications

Montessori qualification relevant to the age group (0–3 or 3–6), ideally from a recognised provider such as AMI (Association Montessori Internationale).
Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant).
Understanding of Montessori philosophy and child development principles.
Knowledge of safeguarding practices (training can be provided if needed).

Key Skills & Qualities

Strong observation and assessment abilities.
Calm, patient, and respectful communication style.
Deep understanding of child-led, hands-on learning.
Commitment to authentic Montessori practice.
Reflective mindset with a desire for continuous improvement.

Desirable Criteria

AMI Montessori training.
Experience working in a Montessori environment.
Paediatric First Aid certification.

Safeguarding Commitment

The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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