Montessori Primary Class Director
Brisbane Montessori School in Fig Tree Pocket, Brisbane, QLD
Permanent, Full-time | Commencing Term 1, 2026 (or earlier by negotiation)
Position Overview
Brisbane Montessori School is seeking an engaging, dedicated, and Montessori-trained Primary Class Director to join our supportive and collaborative Primary team.
This role is a permanent, full-time teaching position (32.5 hours per week) commencing Term 1, 2026. We are open to a successful candidate starting sooner, to begin a handover period. The Class Director works alongside a Class Assistant and fellow Primary educators to guide children through the Montessori curriculum.
The Class Director role sits within the Teacher Award Band 2 Step 1 to Band 3 Step 4 ($84,078 – $111,610), depending on qualifications and experience. General employment conditions and remuneration are in accordance with the Montessori School Limited Enterprise Agreement
Applications close: 4 pm, Monday, 8 December 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date or to reopen the recruitment process after the closing date if necessary.
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
* Lead a fully implemented and authentic Montessori curriculum, consistent with Montessori philosophy and ACARA.
* Create and maintain a prepared environment that supports intellectual curiosity, independence, concentration, responsibility, and collaboration.
* Observe, record, and assess individual student progress and plan lessons that respond to each child's developmental needs.
* Build warm, respectful partnerships with students, families, and colleagues.
* Work with the Primary team to support continuity of learning across the 6-12 learning cycles.
* Contribute to whole-school initiatives, parent education, professional development, ongoing reflection, and community engagement.
* Have strong interpersonal communication, reflective practice, and team collaboration skills.
Qualifications
Essential Application Requirements:
* Quality and reputable Montessori 6–12 Qualification (AMI or equivalent).
* Current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration.
* Prior teaching experience in a Montessori Lower or Upper Primary environment.
* Current Positive Notice Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
* Current First Aid and CPR qualifications (HLTAID012 & HLTAID009).
* Hold and maintain the right to work in Australia.
Application Process
Applications should be addressed to Naomi Whitehead (Head of Primary) and include:
* An up-to-date resume (maximum 2 pages).
* A written response (maximum 1 page) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities align with the key responsibilities of the role.
* The contact details for at least two confidential referees, both direct line managers. One must be a current direct line manager.
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About Brisbane Montessori School
Our 7-hectare school is nestled in a picturesque, private corner on the banks of the Brisbane River, beside Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Fig Tree Pocket. Just 14km from Brisbane's Central Business District, BMS provides an unhindered and abundant learning space. Our purpose-built, organically inspired learning environments are designed to spark student interest, develop critical thinking skills, and foster a sense of achievement and self-worth in a non-competitive setting. Brisbane Montessori School began its journey in 1984 with just five children, one dedicated volunteer teacher, and a humble verandah as their first classroom. From these modest beginnings, our school has flourished and offers a dynamic, child-centred education for students from 15 months to 16 years. With exciting plans to open our senior school (Years 11 and 12) in January 2026, we continue to grow, innovate, and inspire a love of lifelong learning. Accompanying BMS' beautiful environment, you'll be part of a vibrant and motivating Montessori team. We believe that the world needs curious, creative, compassionate, global thinkers.
Our structure is as follows:
* Parent Child Programme (PCP) Birth - 15 months
* Montessori Independent Toddler Community (MITC) 15 months – 3-year-olds
* Children's House (3 – 6-year-olds)
* Lower Primary (6 – 9-year-olds)
* Upper Primary (9 – 12-year-olds)
* Middle School & Year – 16-year-olds)
* Senior School Years 11 & – 18-year-olds) (Opening in January 2026)
What We Offer Our Employees:
* Working conditions under the current Enterprise Agreement.
* Opportunity to work in a beautiful, highly regarded Montessori setting across seven leafy hectares.
* First Aid and CPR renewal in July.
* Annual Flu vaccinations in April.
* Ongoing professional development opportunities, including Montessori pathways.
* Free onsite parking.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Our human resource providers also offer a range of retail and wellbeing discounts for Headspace, BCF, Myer, JB Hi-Fi, and more.
* A warm, collaborative staff culture in a welcoming Montessori community.
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