Term-time Montessori Teacher

Montessori Seedlings Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Montessori Pre-school in Leicester is seeking a dedicated Montessori Teacher passionate about nurturing young children and fostering their love for learning. This term-time role from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday, offers manageable class sizes and a supportive environment. Candidates should have a Montessori qualification and experience with children aged 2-5. If you thrive in a nurturing setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

Staff car park

Term-time working hours

Professional online Montessori system

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 2-5 in a Montessori setting.
• Ability to create a supportive learning environment.
• Strong organizational skills for classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain a classroom prepared for young children.
• Present Montessori materials tailored to developmental stages.
• Record children's progress and guide next steps.

Skills

Passion for nurturing young children

Knowledge of Montessori methods

Strong communication skills

Education

Montessori qualification

Job description

Overview

Seedlings Montessori Pre-school in Bromley is seeking a dedicated Montessori Teacher who is passionate about nurturing young children and guiding their natural love of learning. We’re a small, welcoming team with over 20 years’ experience, a strong reputation in our community and a deep commitment to authentic Montessori practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and maintain a carefully prepared classroom for children aged 2–5
• Present Montessori materials and activities, adapting to children’s interests and developmental stages
• Observe and record each child’s progress, using your insights to guide next steps
• Support children’s independence, social skills and self-confidence through hands-on learning
• Work closely with parents and colleagues to ensure every child feels secure, valued and supported
• Contribute to team meetings, planning and reflections to maintain a high-quality Montessori environment

Details

This is a term-time position, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (35 hours per week). As part of our team you’ll enjoy manageable class sizes, a small number of key children, and a supportive working environment where your ideas and passion for Montessori are truly appreciated. We offer a staff car park for easy commuting, term-time working hours (school holidays off), and a professional online Montessori system to cut down on paperwork, giving you more time for meaningful, hands-on learning with the children.

Apply

If you’re a caring Montessori educator who thrives on creating an environment where children can flourish, we’d love to hear from you.