PermanentFull-timeHampstead and Bayswater Overview The Maria Montessori School is a vibrant, joyful and authentic Montessori environment for children aged 2.5–16, with sites in Hampstead, Notting Hill and Bayswater. We are a well-established and highly regarded school community, committed to high-quality Montessori practice, where both children and adults thrive. We are seeking an AMI 6-12 trained Montessori Teacher to lead one of our well-established Elementary environments.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a thriving environment and lead a committed team in delivering Montessori education to the highest standard.

The Role As Lead

Teacher, you will take full responsibility for your Elementary class, shaping a calm, purposeful and beautiful Montessori environment while leading and inspiring your classroom team.

You Will

Guide each child’s development with care, insight and respect

Demonstrate strong knowledge of Montessori materials and child development

Lead with clarity, fostering a collaborative and professional team culture

Build positive, skilled relationships with families

Contribute to the wider life of the school We are looking for a confident and reflective Montessori practitioner who: Holds an AMI 6-12 Diploma and has experience of working with children

Brings strong leadership, organisation and clear communication

Builds relationships with ease and professionalism

Is committed to safeguarding, equity and inclusion What We Offer A market-competitive salary

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

AMI membership





Ongoing professional development and mentorship from experienced AMI trainers A supportive environment in which your practice can deepen and flourish.

How To Apply Applications are encouraged as soon as possible, and interviews will begin in the week commencing 4th May 2026. Please email a cover letter and CV to [email protected] for the attention of Michel Capobianco, Head of School. Our other open positions Learning Support Assistant (Adolescent Community / Secondary) Permanent Full-time Hampstead 3-6 Montessori Assistant, Flex Team (Bank Cover) Temporary Part time All sites 3-6 Montessori Assistant, Flex Team (Fixed Hours) Permanent Part time Hampstead and Bayswater Latest Student stories The AMI 3-6 Diploma course transformed me, not just as a future Montessori teacher, but also as a person School Welcome to our new Head of School, Benedict Kestner Blog Independent Critical Thinking in the Children's House Training Mainland Education Report 2026: Maria Montessori Institute World Class Centre of Excellence Blog Montessori - Healthy Minds, Better Outcomes, Lower Costs Blog What Labour’s Nursery Rollout Could Learn from Montessori Blog School Refusal: Why We Must Stop Punishing Children for a System That's Failing Them School Adolescent Garden: From Concept to Reality School Maria Montessori School receives glowing Ofsted report MMI MBE Awards Ceremony for our Executive Director, Lynne Lawrence Student stories Every moment of training is worth it - when you witness that spark of discovery Blog Welcoming the Play Revolution: A Montessori Perspective

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