Early Years Coordinator

Role Overview

The Early Years Coordinator provides academic and pastoral leadership to the Early Years section, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young learners. The role focuses on high-quality programme implementation, teacher mentoring, student well-being, parent engagement, and close collaboration with school leadership to support continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. 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 programme information, progress reports, and student portfolios with parents.

3. 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 programme compliance.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Documentation & Resource Management

• Maintain accurate records of correspondence, reports, and programme 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 programme requirements and procedures.

Eligibility & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of teaching experience, preferably within Early Years.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Early Years programme 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 School’s 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.

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