Careers with us
Work where the method is taken seriously
We are looking for guides and assistants who want to practise Montessori properly — with complete materials, protected work cycles and the training budget to keep growing.
Why join British Oak
What we offer our team
Genuine Montessori practice
Complete material sets, protected three-hour work cycles and no pressure to abandon the method for a themed activity.
Funded training
We sponsor AMI and MACTE diploma routes for assistants who want to qualify as guides, with study leave during term.
Small, stable teams
Low ratios, a permanent assistant in every classroom, and planning time that sits inside the working day.
UAE package
Tax-free salary, medical insurance, annual flight allowance, visa sponsorship and a school-fee discount for staff children.
Current openings
Roles we are recruiting now
If none of these match your experience but you would still like to be considered, apply below and choose a general expression of interest.
Montessori Guide, Casa (3–6)
Al Ghadeer, Abu DhabiFull time · Immediate start- AMI or MACTE 3–6 diploma
- Minimum two years leading a Casa classroom
- Native or near-native English
Infant & Toddler Guide (0–3)
Al Ghadeer, Abu DhabiFull time · August 2026- AMI 0–3 diploma or equivalent assistants to infancy training
- Experience with feeding, sleep and separation support
- Paediatric first aid certification
Arabic Teacher, Early Years
Al Ghadeer, Abu DhabiFull time · August 2026- BEd in Arabic language and a valid MoE licence
- Early years experience in the UAE
- Willingness to work within Montessori practice
Classroom Assistant
Al Ghadeer, Abu DhabiFull time · Rolling intake- Two years in an early years setting
- Interest in completing a funded Montessori qualification
- Warm, observant and unhurried with children
Apply
Tell us about yourself
Submit the short form and our head of school reads every application personally. If your experience fits, we will invite you to observe a classroom before any formal interview — we think you should see us working too.
Prefer to email us?
Careers@britishoakmontessori.aeSend your CV with the role title in the subject line.