Job Information

- Date Opened 10/22/2026
- Job Type Full time
- Industry Education
- City Melbourne, VIC
- State/Province Victoria
- Country Australia
- Zip/Postal Code 3000

About Us

NextGen Group

About the Role Nextgen Montessori is seeking an experienced, formally trained and certified Montessori professional to lead Montessori pedagogy and practice across our growing network of early learning centres.

As our Head of Montessori Pedagogy & Practice, you will set the standard for how Montessori philosophy is understood,

implemented and experienced across Nextgen Montessori. Working closely with Centre Managers, Educational Leaders and educators, you will ensure authentic Montessori principles are embedded in our environments, teaching practices and everyday interactions with children.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining pedagogical leadership, educator training, Montessori quality assurance, STEM integration and digital learning development.

Key Responsibilities

Montessori Pedagogy & Practice

- Establish and maintain consistent Montessori pedagogical standards across all Nextgen Montessori centres.
- Guide Educational Leaders and educators in authentic Montessori philosophy, environments, materials, presentations,

observation and individualised learning.
- Conduct regular centre observations, identify gaps in practice and provide practical coaching and guidance.
- Ensure Montessori principles are effectively aligned with the EYLF, NQS and Australian early childhood education

environment.
- Support new centres in establishing high-quality Montessori environments and practices.

Training & Educator Development

- Develop and deliver structured Montessori training for Educational Leaders, Room Leaders and educators.




- Mentor Educational Leaders to become confident Montessori leaders within their own centres.
- Conduct workshops, practical demonstrations, coaching sessions and ongoing professional development.
- Support educators from non-Montessori backgrounds to progressively develop their knowledge, confidence and

practical skills. Montessori LMS & Digital Learning

- Lead and take ownership of Nextgen Montessori's in-house Montessori Learning Management System (LMS) for

educators.
- Develop and continuously improve Montessori training modules, learning resources, assessments, videos and

professional development content.
- Work closely with our IT and LMS development team to translate pedagogical requirements into engaging digital

learning experiences.
- Ensure LMS content remains current, practical and aligned with Nextgen Montessori's standards.
- Use the LMS to support consistent Montessori training, induction and ongoing professional development across all

centres.

STEM within Montessori

- Lead the thoughtful integration of STEM learning within the Montessori pedagogy while maintaining the integrity of

core Montessori principles.
- Develop age-appropriate approaches to science, technology, engineering and mathematics that complement

Montessori materials and hands-on learning.
- Support educators in introducing STEM experiences that encourage exploration, problem-solving, creativity and

independent thinking.




- Develop training and LMS resources to help educators confidently implement Montessori-aligned STEM experiences.

Quality & Leadership

- Act as Nextgen Montessori's internal subject matter expert for Montessori education.
- Establish benchmarks and conduct regular reviews of Montessori practice across centres.
- Work with senior management, Centre Managers and Educational Leaders to continuously improve educational quality.
- Help shape the long-term pedagogical direction and Montessori identity of Nextgen Montessori.

About You

- A recognised Montessori qualification/certification relevant to early childhood education.
- At least 4–5 years of hands-on Montessori teaching and practice experience.
- Deep knowledge of Montessori philosophy, materials, presentations, environments and developmental principles.
- Demonstrated experience training, coaching or mentoring educators.
- Strong knowledge of the EYLF and NQS.
- Robust communication, facilitation and content-development skills.
- Confidence working across multiple centres and with multidisciplinary teams.
- An interest in integrating STEM and technology into Montessori education without compromising Montessori

principles. Experience as a Montessori Trainer, Lead Guide, Educational Leader or Pedagogical Leader will be highly regarded.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to help define what Montessori education looks like at Nextgen Montessori.

You will influence classroom practice, develop our educators, lead our Montessori LMS and help establish a consistent,

contemporary approach to Montessori and STEM education as Nextgen Montessori continues to grow.

Requirements

About You

- A recognised Montessori qualification/certification relevant to early childhood education.
- At least 4–5 years

📌 Head of Montessori Pedagogy & Practice (Melbourne)
🏢 Accounts Nextgen
📍 Melbourne