Montessori Director | Sydney, Australia

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be sponsored to live and practice your Montessori craft, as a Director, in Sydney, Australia, a destination amongst the top 10 highest ranked quality of life cities in the world.

Available Roles:  

• 3-6 Montessori Director
• 6-12 Montessori Director

About our School:

Our School, Inner Sydney Montessori School (ISMS) was established in 1981 and is well located in the character-filled inner Sydney urban areas of Balmain, Lilyfield and Rozelle. ISMS is considered the benchmark in Australia for the delivery of an authentic Montessori education. The ISMS team is friendly, professional and led by a supportive and visionary Executive Team and School Council. We are a small school with a growth mindset, currently delivering a dynamic Pre-Primary and Primary School Montessori program. Our mission is to develop capable individuals who direct and shape the future. Respect, collaboration and supportive relationships are at the heart of our School culture resulting in an environment where staff feel valued, supported and inspired. 

ISMS Principal, Zoe Ezzard, welcomes expressions of interest from you to discuss this exciting opportunity and to learn more about our School and our fantastic team. Online interviews will support connection with candidates located anywhere.

About the Candidate:

We are looking for well qualified, enthusiastic teachers for both 3 - 6 and 6 - 12 age groups who have an embedded understanding and appreciation of the Montessori philosophy and who meet our selection criteria as detailed below:

Selection Criteria:  

• Has a passion for Montessori education and a strong desire to work within a collaborative, authentic Montessori environment;  
• The ability to ignite the flame of learning and to nurture a child’s natural curiosity of the world around them, instilling a passion of continuous growth and development that lasts a lifetime;  
• An ability to support the child in their development by working closely with the child’s family with good communication, leadership and understanding.

Essential Requirements:  

• International applicants will be required to successfully secure an Australian working visa (the school will support and sponsor the successful applicant in this process);  
• An Australian recognised Bachelor or Masters Degree in Education recognised by the relevant NSW education body (ACECQA / NESA);  
• A reputable and Australian recognised Montessori qualification (relevant age group);  
• COVID-19 Australian recognised double vaccination certificate.

Please forward applications, including a cover letter which addresses how you meet the selection criteria and why you would like to relocate to Sydney to work in our School, together with your CV to employment@isms.nsw.edu.au  or press the apply now button below.

We are considering and contacting suitable applicants immediately on receipt, so we encourage early application. 

ISMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, it is essential that prior to commencement, the successful applicant obtains a NSW Working with Children Check, Child Protection certificate, first aid qualification and compliance with the requirements of relevant NSW education bodies.

We are very proud of our School and encourage you to learn more about us at www.isms.nsw.edu.au  and follow us at facebook.com/InnerSydneyMontessori .