Education for Generations Ltd, trading as Montessori Noosa (MN), was established in 2017 and is an creative pre-kindergarten to year 6 primary school. MN is situated within beautiful Sunshine Beach in Noosa, and is fortunate to have a vibrant and welcoming community culture.
The School has a holistic approach to education and a focus on providing a genuine Montessori learning environment. MN is entering an important phase of consolidation and exciting strategic planning. Within a framework of excellent staff, stable leadership, bush setting and an established Montessori environment, MN is committed to preparing children to be motivated and collaborative members of society.
The Board is responsible for the governance of the school, including ensuring the quality of educational programs, adherence to legislative requirements, policies and regulations and setting strategic direction and vision for the school.
Examples of some of the skills that Board Members can contribute are as follows:
Core Board Skills
· Corporate Governance
· Financial Oversight
· Risk Management
· Strategic Planning
· Early Childhood/Primary Education
Additional Beneficial Skills
· Law / Legal Knowledge
· Human Resources
· Quality & Audit
· Policy Development
· Employment and Industrial Relations
· Professional Business Leadership
· Marketing and Communications
· Project Management
We are particularly looking for applicants skilled in Law and Human Resources, and who live in the Noosa area (or nearby) so they can attend school events and in-person board meetings
If you believe you have the skills to offer, and would like to join us on this rewarding and exciting journey into the future, please submit an application to our Business Manager and Company Secretary, Tim via **@montessorinoosa.qld.edu.au by midnight on Tuesday 17 November 2026
Timeline: interviews to be held late 2026 or early 2027, with appointment(s) made soon after, ahead of our February 2027 board meeting
Payment: reimbursement of travel-related expenses and board-related training (where applicable) as aligned with our strategic plan
Mandatory questions
Please include responses to the following questions in your application:
- How many years of experience do you have as a Board Director?
- Have you completed a qualification in human resources?
- Have you completed a qualification in law?
- How many years of business management experience do you have?
- How well versed are you on the Montessori pedagogy?
- Do you live within travelling distance of Sunshine Beach?