About the Job

The Lead Montessori Guide provides educational leadership across the Lynedoch Children's House, ensuring high-quality Montessori practice, strong developmental outcomes and consistency across both the 0–3 and 3–6 environments.

Reporting to the Head of the Pre- and Primary School, the Lead Guide acts as the main guide of the preschool programme and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day educational quality of the 0–6 environments.

The role combines exceptional Montessori practice with leadership of the school's early literacy and numeracy strategy. The Lead Guide mentors and coaches’ staff, supports children's personalised learning journeys, oversees assessment and data systems, coordinates multidisciplinary support, strengthens partnerships with families and ensures continuous improvement across the preschool programme.

Key Responsibilities
Educational Leadership Across the 0–6 Programme

Lead Literacy and Numeracy Development

Mentor and Develop Staff

Assessment, Observation and Data

Personalised Learning & Therapeutic Collaboration

Parent Partnership & Communication

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

Professional Practice

Since the Guide will be based on the SI premises certain non-core responsibilities are expected of him/her. Non-core areas of responsibility include:

Keep SI surroundings free of litter

Attend staff meetings where necessary

Host students as part of ilima where necessary

Requirements
Essential

AMI Montessori Diploma (3–6 Years)

Experience working in an early childhood education setting

NQF Level 4 or 5 is essential

Desirable

Experience implementing evidence-informed literacy practices

Experience working alongside Speech and Occupational Therapists

Experience facilitating parent education workshops

Knowledge of trauma-informed educational practice

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

Excellent understanding of Montessori philosophy and practice

Strong knowledge of early childhood development

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Strong observation and assessment skills

Commitment to continuous professional learning

Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills

Ability to use data to inform teaching practice

High levels of professionalism, integrity and accountability

Ability to communicate in the following languages: English and Afrikaans

Please send your resume/CV