Head of School

Mariamontessori; City of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Montessori institution in London is seeking a dynamic Head of School to lead a flourishing community of children, parents, and staff. The successful candidate will hold an AMI Diploma and have leadership experience. A competitive salary between £65,000 and £70,000 per annum is offered, along with a potential relocation fee. This is a transformative opportunity within a historic organization committed to Montessori education.

Benefits

Relocation fee up to £7,000

Qualifications

• Hold an AMI Diploma for at least one level or have previous leadership experience of running a Montessori school.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive, energetic approach to problem solving, combined with a flair for team building.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and cultivate a flourishing school community of children, parents, and staff.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Positive, energetic approach to problem solving

Team building

Education

AMI Diploma for at least one level

Job description

The Maria Montessori School is the exemplar school of the Maria Montessori Institute, based in London, UK. The school serves approximately 180 children between the ages of 2 and 16 years and is based across several sites in North West and West London, UK, www.mariamontessori.org .

With a 60-year tradition of AMI Montessori as both a school and training institute, we are deeply committed to Montessori’s vision for children and excited to be in the process of growing the Adolescent programme.

We are seeking a dynamic and inspiring Head of School to provide leadership and cultivate a flourishing school community of children, parents and staff from September 2026. The successful candidate should hold an AMI Diploma for at least one level or have previous leadership experience of running a Montessori school. Additionally, they should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a positive, energetic approach to problem solving, combined with a flair for team building. The salary for this position is £65,000 - £70,000 per annum in addition to a relocation fee, if applicable, up to £7,000.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of an historic organisation that is a focal point and resource centre for Montessori education in the UK with a strong legacy in training, outreach and innovation. Interested candidates should request an application form from Jacqui Alexander at [e-mail] . The closing date for applications is 28th February 2026.