Early Years Coordinator

As the Early Years Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing academic and pastoral leadership to the Early Years section. Your role will involve ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young learners. You will focus on high-quality program implementation, teacher mentoring, student well-being, parent engagement, and collaborating closely with school leadership to support continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pedagogical & Administrative Leadership
• Mentor and support Early Years teachers through regular classroom observations and structured feedback.
• Promote collaborative teaching practices by facilitating peer observations and reflective discussions.
• Ensure teachers have access to appropriate teaching materials, curriculum resources, and learning tools.
• Participate actively in the Early Years admissions process in collaboration with the Admissions team and school leadership.
• Ensure training and effective use of the LMS (Toddle) and relevant educational software for new and existing staff.
• Monitor LMS data to ensure unit plans and documentation are current and aligned with timelines.
• Communication & Parent Engagement
• Provide regular updates to the Head of School and Deputy Head of School on Early Years progress and developments.
• Maintain open and professional communication with parents through written correspondence and meetings.
• Escalate concerns appropriately and work collaboratively to resolve issues.
• Coordinate and support parent meetings, Early Years events, and internal communications.
• Ensure timely sharing of program information, progress reports, and student portfolios with parents.
• Student Well-being & Safeguarding
• Ensure child safety, safeguarding, and well-being are central to all Early Years initiatives.
• Monitor student progress and support teachers in addressing developmental and learning needs.
• Maintain accurate records related to student progress, well-being, and program compliance.
• Professional Development
• Lead curriculum induction for new Early Years teachers.
• Identify professional development needs in consultation with school leadership.
• Plan and facilitate internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Review and coordinate professional development applications and registrations.
• Curriculum Oversight
• Ensure teachers have access to relevant Early Years curriculum documentation.
• Support teachers in curriculum planning, delivery, and assessment practices.
• Maintain updated curriculum documentation and oversee curriculum review processes.
• Support continuous curriculum development aligned with school expectations and best practices.
• Documentation & Resource Management
• Maintain accurate records of correspondence, reports, and program documentation.
• Support curriculum resource planning and professional development budgeting.
• Coordinate workshop payments and related administrative requirements with the Finance team.
• Prepare and submit documentation required for authorization, evaluation, and accreditation.
• Ensure full compliance with program requirements and procedures.

Eligibility & Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of teaching experience, preferably within Early Years.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Early Years program structures and best practices.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Experience in educational leadership within a school setting.
• Knowledge of international accreditation, inspection, and evaluation frameworks.
• Strong alignment with the Schools Mission, Vision, and Values.

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time-management skills.
• Systematic and methodical approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams toward instructional improvement.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• High level of professionalism and commitment to school values. As the Early Years Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing academic and pastoral leadership to the Early Years section. Your role will involve ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young learners. You will focus on high-quality program implementation, teacher mentoring, student well-being, parent engagement, and collaborating closely with school leadership to support continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pedagogical & Administrative Leadership
• Mentor and support Early Years teachers through regular classroom observations and structured feedback.
• Promote collaborative teaching practices by facilitating peer observations and reflective discussions.
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