Montessori Lower Primary Teacher

Overview

At The Montessori School Kingsley, we espouse and implement pure Montessori principles. We are nestled on the hill in leafy Kingsley, surrounded by native bushland and overlooking Lake Goollelal. We are Australia’s longest-running Montessori school and we cater to children aged 3 to 18 in mixed-age classrooms; from pre-primary education to the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Career-related programmes.

Our structure is as follows:

• 3 x Pre-Primary Classes (ages 3 to 6 years)
• 3 x Lower Primary Classes (ages 6 to 9 years)
• 3 x Upper Primary Advisories (ages 9 to 12 years)
• 1 x Lower Secondary Cohort – Divided into two academic classes (Years 7-8 and Years 9-10 and ages 12 to 15 years)
• 1 x International Baccalaureate Cohort (Year 11 and Year 12)

Benefits

At The Montessori School Kingsley, we remain true to the Montessori philosophy, focusing on the holistic development – physical, intellectual, social – of every child.

Our teaching staff is made up of Montessori/International Baccalaureate-trained teachers, some of whom have international experience, while others are alumni; and our administrative staff is a dedicated team who support our teachers and assistants.

We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development for our staff. We work together, share expertise and experience to provide the best outcomes for students. We place a high degree of trust in our staff and endeavour to preserve and inclusive and harmonious working environment.

You will get to work in an amazing location, with fantastic students, and a welcoming community.

The Role

We seek a Montessori trained, energetic, motivated, and passionate Montessori Teacher for our Lower Primary classroom (ages 6 to 9) for a part-time position, with the view of increasing to full-time in the future, commencing in 2025.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent;
• Current First Aid/CPR Certificate, and Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training;
• Montessori Diploma or training suited to the relevant age group;
• Prior teaching experience in a Montessori school or environment;
• Strong communication skills;
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent communication, planning, and time management skills.

Interested Applicants

Please send a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae, including the names of three referees to the Co-Principal, Kate Tottle: [email protected]

Any queries about the position can be emailed to the same address.

Closing Date

The closing date for this position is on or before 23 November 2023

Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the School reserves the right to appoint a successful applicant prior to the close of applications or re-open the recruitment process after the closing date, if necessary. Only applicants proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.