Montessori Directress/Guide

Montessori Society AMI (UK); Cobham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobham Montessori School invites applications for a Montessori Directress/Guide to join our Children’s House team. The role emphasizes authentic Montessori practice, excellent communication, and English fluency in both written and spoken forms.

This term-time position operates within two bright halls serving 2–11-year-olds and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. Working hours are 8:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday, over approximately 38 weeks per year, with occasional days for

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Join the Children’s House team and implement high-quality Montessori practice.
• Maintain a nurturing, child-centred learning environment.
• Adapt role requirements to reflect applicant's skills, with up to 38 weeks of term-time work and occasional events.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Montessori Directress/Guide qualification

Job description

Education for Life

Vacancy for Montessorian

Outline Job Description: Term-Time Montessori Children’s House Guide

Cobham Montessori School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment will be subject to receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, which we consider to be acceptable, as well as appropriate references. A Prohibited List check may also be undertaken in relation to this appointment.

Full details of the pre-employment checks we will seek are described in our Safer Recruitment policy, which will be provided to applicants. This position is exempt from the protections under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

Cobham Montessori School is located in a vibrant village in Surrey within commuting distance of London. We offer Montessori education to children from age 2 to 11.

We operate from two large, bright halls close to Cobham town centre, with a current maximum of 35 children comprising:

• A small Infant Community for our youngest children

• A Children’s House

• An Elementary class

Please visit our website to get a feel for our school:
www.cobhammontessori.co.uk

Cobham Montessori School requires a qualified and motivated Montessori Directress/Guide to join our Children’s House team. We are looking for someone who has experience in an authentic Montessori environment and who is dedicated to implementing high-quality Montessori practice.

The role will require excellent communication skills and fluent English, both written and spoken. The detailed requirements for this role may be adapted to reflect a suitable applicant’s specific skills and circumstances, as we are seeking to grow our team and a number of positions may be available.

A full Job Description and Person Specification will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

Working Hours

• Operating hours: 8.00am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday

• School open to children: 9.00am – 3.15pm

• Three school terms per year spanning approximately 38 weeks (including inset/training days)

• Occasional additional days required for parent conferences or open days

Cobham Montessori School offers good, family-friendly working conditions and support for the ongoing career development of each member of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.