Montessori Primary Teacher

Cardiff Montessori; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Montessori school in Cardiff is seeking an exceptional Montessori teacher for a maternity cover position. The role requires AMI Montessori diploma and QTS, with responsibilities including classroom management and effective communication with families. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the Montessori philosophy and the wellbeing of children.

Qualifications

• Montessori teacher with an AMI diploma or willingness to complete training.
• Strong ICT skills and good communication skills.
• Patience and a love for children.

Responsibilities

• Lead teacher responsible for classroom management and planning.
• Provide Montessori instruction tailored to individual needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

ICT skills

Education

AMI Montessori diploma

QTS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Hours of work: 8am to 4:30 three days a week, 8am to 5:30pm two days a week, term time only. (Students in attendance 8:30am to 3:30pm)

Contract: Maternity cover 1 year with possible permanent position thereafter

Salary: Competitive pay depending on experience

"We must help the child to act for himself, will for himself, think for himself" (Maria Montessori, From Education for a New World, p. 69)

We are seeking an exceptional Montessori teacher to join our team at Cardiff Montessori School. AMI Montessori diploma and QTS are desirable. Teachers with non-AMI qualifications will be required to complete Montessori training prior to taking the role.

Cardiff Montessori School has approximately 100 students. There are roughly 10 students per year group. Classes are mixed age: 3-6 years, 6-9 years and 9-12 years.

Summary of Position:

The CMS (Cardiff Montessori School) lead teacher should be highly professional, confident, well organised and conscientious. The role requires an approachable manner, welcoming nature and good communication. ICT skills such as use of Microsoft office are required. Like all staff at CMS, they must have patience, love and respect for children. They must have an understanding and love of the Montessori method and strive to implement it at all times. The children’s wellbeing is always at the forefront of what we do. All staff are crucial in modelling courteous and respectful behaviour as well as contributing to the warm, supportive, and calm atmosphere that is the hallmark in Montessori classrooms.

CMS Lead teachers understands and promote the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. Lead teachers are responsible for providing a Montessori classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of the children in accordance with the school’s mission and vision.

Lead teachers are responsible for giving presentations, re-presentations, points of consciousness presentations, exercises, presentations of language and games. They support children to make developmental choices, based on observations made. Through, careful and accurate record keeping and planning they ensure each child is progressing. They focus on the protection of work, through mindful actions and positive words. Lead teacher always encouraging purposeful and constructive activity. They encourage love and value of the environment through ongoing maintenance and encouraging the children to be involved too. Through meticulous observation they ensure the environment meets the developmental needs of children in the class. They communicate with parents and management in a timely, constructive, collaborative and professional manner. They guide and support ATs and other staff fulfil their roles effectively.

They work alongside other staff to ensure systems are in place that enables CMS to function as an authentic Montessori school, effectively, safely and in accordance with regulations. The CMS lead teacher is answerable to the head of school, the deputy head of school and company director.

The key areas pertaining to the role fall under the categories of

• Planning, preparation and instruction
• Communication
• Professional responsibility

Interviews will take place the week of 19 May

Safeguarding Statement

Cardiff Montessori is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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Primary Montessori Teacher

Hours of work: 8am to 4:30 three days a week, 8am to 5:30pm two days a week, term time only. (Students in attendance 8:30am to 3:30pm)

Start date: 1st September 2025

Contract: Maternity cover 1 year with possible permanent position thereafter

Salary: Competitive pay depending on experience

"We must help the child to act for himself, will for himself, think for himself" (Maria Montessori, From Education for a New World, p. 69)

Opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional Montessori teacher to join our team at Cardiff Montessori School. AMI Montessori diploma and QTS are desirable. Teachers with non-AMI qualifications will be required to complete Montessori training prior to taking the role.

About Cardiff Montessori School

Cardiff Montessori School has approximately 100 students. There are roughly 10 students per year group. Classes are mixed age: 3-6 years, 6-9 years and 9-12 years.

Summary of Position:

The CMS (Cardiff Montessori School) lead teacher should be highly professional, confident, well organised and conscientious. The role requires an approachable manner, welcoming nature and good communication. ICT skills such as use of Microsoft office are required. Like all staff at CMS, they must have patience, love and respect for children. They must have an understanding and love of the Montessori method and strive to implement it at all times. The children’s wellbeing is always at the forefront of what we do. All staff are crucial in modelling courteous and respectful behaviour as well as contributing to the warm, supportive, and calm atmosphere that is the hallmark in Montessori classrooms.

CMS Lead teachers understands and promote the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. Lead teachers are responsible for providing a Montessori classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of the children in accordance with the school’s mission and vision.

Lead teachers are responsible for giving presentations, re-presentations, points of consciousness presentations, exercises, presentations of language and games. They support children to make developmental choices, based on observations made. Through, careful and accurate record keeping and planning they ensure each child is progressing. They focus on the protection of work, through mindful actions and positive words. Lead teacher always encouraging purposeful and constructive activity. They encourage love and value of the environment through ongoing maintenance and encouraging the children to be involved too. Through meticulous observation they ensure the environment meets the developmental needs of children in the class. They communicate with parents and management in a timely, constructive, collaborative and professional manner. They guide and support ATs and other staff fulfil their roles effectively.

They work alongside other staff to ensure systems are in place that enables CMS to function as an authentic Montessori school, effectively, safely and in accordance with regulations. The CMS lead teacher is answerable to the head of school, the deputy head of school and company director.

The key areas pertaining to the role fall under the categories of

Planning, preparation and instruction

Classroom environment management

Communication

Professional responsibility

Interviews will take place the week of 19 May

Safeguarding Statement

Cardiff Montessori is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.