Annual Salary
£18,000 to £30,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Montessori teachers encourage children's natural curiosity and help them to learn by doing things for themselves and with other children.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings; attending events or appointments
There will be
4.3% more Montessori teacher jobs in 2027.
You may:
You could work at a school or in a nursery.
Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree or degree in any subject and then train as a Montessori teacher.
You could also study a diploma, foundation degree or degree in Montessori early childhood practice. This would include theory and practical work-based placements.
Courses can be flexible and offer a mix of classroom-based and online study.
You'll usually need:
You can train as a Montessori classroom assistant then move on to a teacher training course. You'll need to study for a Montessori qualification with a recognised training provider.
To get into this job you'll need a good general standard of education, with passes in English and maths.
Some employers may prefer you to have a level 3 qualification in early years.
You'll find it useful to get as much work experience with children as possible. It will help you get a better understanding of the career, and you'll make contacts who could help when looking for work.
You'll need to:
Many people start Montessori training after working in other careers, not related to working with children or in education.
You can find out more about Montessori careers from:Maria Montessori Institute; Montessori Society AMI UK; Montessori Global Education
If you're a teacher or early years practitioner in a state school, you could use Montessori methods to broaden your professional practice.
With experience, you could become a nursery manager, assistant headteacher or headteacher. You could also become an area manager for a group of schools or train other Montessori teachers.
You may be able to set up your own school, or take on a franchise either in the UK or overseas.
You'll need: