Role purpose

Create a secure, language-rich Montessori environment in which very young children develop independence, confidence, social skills and strong foundations through purposeful activity and responsive care.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain an orderly, attractive and developmentally appropriate Montessori classroom.
• Plan and deliver individual and small-group presentations across practical life, sensorial, language, early numeracy, culture and movement.
• Observe each child closely and use those observations to plan appropriate next steps.
• Support toileting, transitions, emotional regulation, rest and mealtimes with dignity and consistency.
• Build warm professional relationships with parents and provide accurate progress updates.
• Maintain attendance, observation, safeguarding and incident records.
• Guide the assistant teacher and ensure materials are complete, clean and accessible.
• Identify developmental concerns early and work with leadership and families on appropriate support.
• Participate in school events, training, planning and the development of KLC’s founding culture.

Qualifications and experience

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education, Montessori Education or a related field.
• Recognised Montessori training is strongly preferred; candidates must demonstrate practical understanding of Montessori practice.
• TSC registration and a valid certificate of good conduct.
• 5–10 years of experience teaching children aged approximately 2–4.
• Sound knowledge of child development, safeguarding, positive guidance and observation-based planning.
• Warm, calm, physically active and comfortable supporting young children’s personal-care routines.

• Prepare and maintain an orderly, attractive and developmentally appropriate Montessori classroom.
• Plan and deliver individual and small-group presentations across practical life, sensorial, language, early numeracy, culture and movement.
• Observe each child closely and use those observations to plan appropriate next steps.
• Support toileting, transitions, emotional regulation, rest and mealtimes with dignity and consistency.
• Build warm professional relationships with parents and provide accurate progress updates.
• Maintain attendance, observation, safeguarding and incident records.
• Guide the assistant teacher and ensure materials are complete, clean and accessible.
• Identify developmental concerns early and work with leadership and families on appropriate support.
• Participate in school events, training, planning and the development of KLC’s founding culture.

• Child development
• Safeguarding
• Positive guidance
• Observation-based planning
• Montessori practice

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education, Montessori Education or a related field.
• Recognised Montessori training is strongly preferred
• TSC registration and a valid certificate of good conduct.