Jobs

Commencing in January 2026, Wonderwood Montessori School, Cairns will open its doors, offering a
variety of educational and administrative opportunities. We are inviting expressions of interest for the
following positions:
 Educators and Assistants for 0-3, 3-6 and 6-12 environments.
 Principal.
 Business Manager.
 Enrolment/Family Liaison Coordinator.
As Cairns’ first purpose-built Montessori school catering for children from 18months to 12 years we
are passionate about creating learning environments that respect each child’s unique developmental
stage. We are seeking dedicated Montessori educators.
Educational and Classroom positions
Educators and assistants who can establish learning environments:
 To serve and guide the particular needs of each child’s stage of development, allowing
freedom for children to discover their own holistic path to becoming capable individuals by
preparing a hands-on, self-paced, collaborative, and joyful environment to transform lives by
implementing the principles of Montessori education.
 Demonstrate a strong commitment to culturally responsive teaching practices to acknowledge
and celebrates First Nations voices and culturally diverse families, showing willingness to
learn from and engage with all communities.
 Educators who are life-long learners who can connect to a global Montessori network and
collaborate with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to continuously
develop their craft.
Principal Position
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Principal to lead our Montessori school, guiding staff and
students in a nurturing and authentic Montessori environment. The ideal candidate will be committed
to upholding Montessori principles while ensuring compliance with educational standards and
fostering a thriving school community.
Interviews for these positions are scheduled to begin in Term 2 2025. If you are excited to be part of a
transformative educational journey which authentically aligned Montessori principles, we would love
to hear from you!