Montessori Principal

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.
Key Responsibilities:
 Provide strong educational leadership, aligning with Montessori philosophy, curriculum, and
educational design.
 Support staff and the Board in maintaining a complex learning environment that follows
Montessori principles with decisions being based with the children as central.
 Role model and cultivate within the school respect, moral values, making moral decisions and
ethics.
 Supervise, plan, evaluate, and coordinate school programs and activities.
 Model and promote respect, ethical decision-making, and moral values within the school
community.
 Lead team meetings and support the professional growth of educators.
 Observe and engage with Montessori environments regularly to ensure fidelity to the
methodology.
 Develop and implement strategic plans to build a healthy school community to enhance
student achievement, improve curriculum delivery, and support parental expectations.
 Oversee quality assurance evaluations and ensure adherence to government regulations.
 Liaise with external stake holders including but not limited to local community, government
agencies, financial institutions, educational institutions and national and international
Montessori organisations.
 Drive school growth and address challenges proactively.
Requirements:
 Montessori training or willingness to undertake a Montessori Leadership Course or audit a
Montessori Diploma program.
 Relevant Educational qualifications to obtain Queensland teaching accreditation and
extensive teaching experience. Previous leadership experience would be preferable.
 Hold the necessary compliance licenses and complete the Financial Management for
Principals online course within three months of appointment.
 Strong decision-making skills, with a child-centered leadership approach achieved through
collaboration and observation.
 Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities to manage curriculum, teaching matters,
and compliance requirements.
 Great communication skills and ability to address and manages all members of the school
community.