Head of Early Years Programme

RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Leadership & Curriculum

• Lead the design and implementation of the Early Years curriculum
• Ensure alignment with progressive philosophies (Reggio
• Emilia-inspired, inquiry-led learning, project based amongst others)
• Develop age-appropriate learning outcomes focusing on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Create a balance between structured learning and free exploration

Learning Environment Design

• Design and oversee engaging, safe, and stimulating classroom environments
• Promote learning through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences
• Curate materials, learning corners, and provocations that encourage curiosity
• Ensure classrooms reflect children's work, voice, and agency

Teaching & Classroom Practice

• Actively engage in classroom teaching and model best early years practices
• Guide educators in storytelling, circle time, sensory play, and experiential learning
• Ensure developmentally appropriate teaching strategies across all classrooms
• Build a warm, responsive, and nurturing classroom culture

Teacher Mentoring & Development

• Recruit, train, and mentor pre-primary educators and support staff
• Conduct regular observations and provide actionable feedback
• Lead ongoing professional development in early childhood pedagogy
• Build a collaborative and reflective teaching culture

Parent & School Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with parents through regular communication
• Lead parent orientations, workshops, and academic discussions
• Address parent concerns with professionalism and empathy
• Represent the school in academic and community forums

Child Development & Assessment

• Oversee observation-based and developmental assessment systems
• Track progress in key developmental domains (language, motor, social-emotional, cognitive)
• Ensure individualised support for each child's learning journey
• Guide teachers in documentation and learning stories

Operations & Coordination

• Oversee daily functioning of the pre-primary programme
• Manage schedules, staffing, and classroom resources
• Collaborate with school leadership on expansion and programme development
• Maintain documentation, policies, and compliance standards
• Develop and lead enrollment initiatives to support school growth and strengthen admissions pipelines, including Parent-Toddler
• Programmes, Bridge Programmes, and other outreach activities.

Parent Engagement

• Build strong relationships with parents as partners in learning
• Conduct orientations, workshops, and regular progress discussions
• Guide parents on early childhood development and learning practices at home
• Address concerns with empathy and professionalism

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or
  related field
• Specialized certifications in Early Years education (Montessori / Reggio
  Emilia / EYFS / IB PYP – Early Years) preferred
• Strong grounding in child development (ages 2–6 years)
• 5–10 years of experience in Early Childhood Education
• Minimum 2–4 years in a leadership role (Coordinator / Centre Head / EY
  Lead)
• Experience in progressive, play-based, or international preschool
  environments
• Demonstrated experience in setting up or managing early years
  programmes preferred