Montessori Nursery Teacher
Salary £ 28,000 - £30,000
Play Studio Montessori Nurseries, 9E Rigby Gardens, Chadwell St. Mary, Essex, RM16 4JJ
Vacancy listed 29/04/2026
Application deadline 31/12/2026
Details
Play Studio Montessori Nurseries, part of Templesprings Childcare Services Ltd, is seeking an experienced, passionate, and driven Montessori Teacher to join our leadership team.

This is a senior position within the nursery, ideal for a professional who is committed to delivering exceptional early years education, leading best practice, and inspiring both children and colleagues.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within a growing Montessori nursery, where you can influence practice, mentor others, and make a lasting impact on children’s lives.

The Role
As a Montessori Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding teaching and care to children aged 3 months to 5 years, ensuring each child is supported to reach their full potential.

You will lead the implementation of the Montessori curriculum alongside the EYFS, creating a carefully prepared environment that promotes independence, curiosity, and holistic development. You will also contribute to the leadership and smooth day-to-day running of the nursery, including deputising when required.


Key Responsibilities

Montessori Curriculum Delivery

  • Deliver an authentic Montessori curriculum alongside the EYFS framework. 
  •  Prepare and maintain a beautiful, organised and stimulating Montessori environment. 
  •  Present Montessori materials using correct Montessori methodology. 
  • Observe each child's interests, developmental stage, and readiness to introduce lessons and plan meaningful learning experiences.
  • Foster children's independence, concentration, confidence, and respect through Montessori principles, including grace and courtesy.
  •  Model calm, respectful and purposeful behaviour. 
  •  Ensure children have uninterrupted work cycles wherever possible. 
  •  Support children's development in: 
    •  Practical Life 
    •  Sensorial 
    •  Language 
    •  Mathematics 
    •  Cultural Studies 
  •  Maintain Montessori materials to a high standard, ensuring they are complete, attractive and available. 
  •  Support children’s academic, emotional, and physical development

Leadership & Practice

  •  Maintain Montessori materials to a high standard, ensuring they are complete, attractive and available. 
  • Lead high-quality Montessori practice across the nursery
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues.
  • Support Room Leaders and management. 
  • Share Montessori knowledge and best practice. 
  • Mentor Early Years Practitioners where appropriate.


Safeguarding and Welfare

  •  Safeguard all children in accordance with nursery policies. 
  •  Report concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. 
  •  Maintain confidentiality and follow safer working practice guidance. 
  •  Promote children's emotional wellbeing. 
  •  Ensure children are supervised at all times. 
  •  Maintain accurate accident and incident records. 
  •  Follow all health, safety, and regulatory requirements

Partnerships & Communication

  • Build warm and professional relationships with parents.
  • Communicate children’s progress through reports, meetings, and daily interactions
  • Encourage parents to continue Montessori principles at home. 
  • Respond professionally to parent enquiries.

Professional Responsibilities

  •  Attend and contribute to staff meetings, training, and development.
  • Maintain accurate records, including learning journeys and progress tracking.
  • Stay up to date with current early years research, policy, and best practice.
  • Participate in supervision and annual appraisals. 
  • Reflect on practice and continually seek improvement.


Person Specification

Essential
  • Montessori Diploma (AMI, AMS, MCI or MACTE recognised qualification) 
  • Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) 
  • Sound knowledge of EYFS
  • 5 years or more experience working with children aged 0–5 years
  • Proven ability to lead practice and support a team
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Paediatric First Aid Certificate 
  • Safeguarding Level 2 
  • Fluent spoken and written English 

Desirable
  • Montessori Level 4 or International Diploma 
  • SENCO Training 
  • Food Hygiene Certificate 
  • Experience of achieving strong Ofsted outcomes
  • Experience working with SEND and diverse communities

Our commitment to Safer Recruitment
At Play Studio Montessori Nurseries, we have a culture of Safety. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment.  

We have several policies and procedures in place including, Safer Recruitment, Safeguarding and Child Protection, to ensure the welfare and safety of all the children in our care. We will work with external agencies and share necessary information when any concerns arise. 

Your initial employment is conditional upon the provision of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Certificate of a level appropriate to your post. Proof of identity is required and you will be required to consent to subsequent criminal record checks from time to time during your employment as deemed appropriate by the Company. In the event that such certificate(s) are not supplied your employment with us will be terminated. 
 
This job is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, due to the nature of the role which involve working with children and vulnerable people.

Please note that Referees will be contacted prior to interview.


Benefits

- Competitive salary depending on experience
- 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Auto enrolment on Company pension scheme for qualifying persons
- Counselling Helpline
- Exclusive Employee benefits discount portal
- Holiday entitlement increasing with 2 full years of service
- Birthday/Duvet Day extra holiday after first full year of service
- Free meals and refreshments
- Online Early Years Training
- Continuous professional development and leadership coaching
- Musical Instrument Tuition for you and one family member after first full year of service
- Statutory paid sick days

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