Clapham and Clapham Park Montessori & Infant Community

In our Clapham and Clapham Park Montessori 3–6 classrooms, numbers come to life through hands-on exploration, using a wide variety of materials to introduce and reinforce mathematical concepts.

Here are just a few examples: ✨

The Short Bead Stair reinforces counting and sequence from 1–9 in a tangible, hands-on way.

The Teen Boards introduce quantities and symbols from 11–19, helping children grasp the structure of numbers beyond ten.

Numbers and Counters reinforce the understanding that each number is made up of separate quantities, connecting quantities to symbols and introducing the concepts of odd and even numbers, while also paving the way for understanding divisibility.

The Golden Beads offer a concrete, sensorial experience of the relationship between the four categories of the decimal system (units, tens, hundreds and thousands). Through these wonderful materials, children are introduced to place value and the four basic mathematical operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Our carefully prepared environment is designed to guide children all the way to age 6 with materials that grow with them, gently increasing in challenge and abstraction as their understanding deepens. These purposeful materials give children a concrete experience of maths, nurturing concentration, confidence, and a genuine love of numbers that will stay with them for years to come.

Learning maths the Montessori way is all about discovery, independence, and joy! 🔢🙌💛

📚💐 The children have been busy this March in the Infant Community classroom! From celebrating World Book Day to crafting cards for Mother's Day, joining in with nationwide events helps even our youngest children feel connected to the community beyond our nursery walls, building a sense of belonging and sparking curiosity about the world around them.

Up next… 🐣🌷 Easter is hopping our way!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our warm and experienced Children's House
team at Clapham Montessori!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Montessori-trained Guide to be part of our team. This position is offered as a fixed-term contract starting 13th April 2026, initially for one year, with the possibility of further opportunities arising including an extension or a permanent position within our teams.

We offer:
• Flexible hours with the option of part-time or full-time, to be discussed and agreed
upon appointment.
• A supportive, welcoming, and collaborative working environment where everyone's
voice and expertise is valued.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Access to our well-established Montessori Coaching Scheme, now in its fourth year,
offering personalised guidance, reflection and professional growth.

About us:
Clapham Montessori is a well-established Montessori nursery, and we celebrated our
35th anniversary in January 2026. We were recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted and are open during term-time.

Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment
checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and the right to
work in the UK.

How to apply:
If you are passionate about Montessori education and would love to be part of a
nurturing, forward-thinking nursery, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your interest in the role to [email protected].

Booking is now open for our next open days - email to book your space today.

We look forward to meeting you!

[email protected] 📧