Overview

At The Montessori School Kingsley, we are dedicated to authentic Montessori education, guided by pure Montessori principles. As Australia’s longest-running Montessori school, we provide a nurturing and enriching environment for children aged 3 to 18 years. Our mixed-age Montessori classrooms support students from pre-primary through to secondary. In Years 11 and 12, we offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and the Career-related Programme.

School Structure

Our structure is as follows:

  • 3 x Pre-Primary Classes (ages 3 to 6 years)
  • 3 x Lower Primary Classes (ages 6 to 9 years)
  • 2 x Upper Primary Advisories (ages 9 to 12 years)
  • 1 x Lower Secondary Cohort (Years 7-8-9)
  • 1 x International Baccalaureate Cohort
    • (Pre-International Baccalaureate (Year 10)
    • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (Years 11 and Year 12)

Our School

Benefits

At The Montessori School Kingsley, we remain true to the Montessori philosophy, focusing on the holistic development – physical, intellectual, and social – of every child.

Our teaching staff is made up of Montessori/International Baccalaureate-trained teachers; and our administrative staff is a dedicated team who support our teachers and assistants.

We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development for our staff. We work together, share expertise and experience to provide the best outcomes for students. We place a high degree of trust in our staff and endeavour to preserve and inclusive and harmonious working environment.

You will get to work in an amazing location, with fantastic students, and a welcoming community.

Meet our Staff

The Role

We seek a Montessori-trained, energetic, motivated, and passionate Montessori Upper Primary Teacher for a full-time position commencing in Term 1, 2026, or sooner.

Position Description

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor of Education or equivalent;
  • Registration to teach with TRBWA
  • Montessori Diploma or training suited to the relevant age group;
  • Prior teaching experience in a Montessori school or environment;
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
  • Excellent communication, planning, and time management skills.
  • Current First Aid/CPR Certificate, and Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training.

Interested Applicants

Please send a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae, including the names of three referees, to Kate Tottle, Co-Principal: [email protected]

Any queries about the position can be emailed to the same address.

Closing Date

Applications are requested as early as possible: applications will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025.

Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and the School reserves the right to appoint a successful applicant before the close of applications or re-open the recruitment process after the closing date, if necessary. Only applicants proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.