Founding Head of Early Years - New IB School-Dubai
Ambassador International Academy
Posted on 10 Sep
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Experience
1 - 3 Years
Job Location
Education
Any Graduation()
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Organisation, Leadership and Management
• Establish, review, and develop Early Years policies, structures, and procedures in alignment with whole-school policies.
• Lead on timetabling, cover arrangements, and daily organisation of Early Years.
• Oversee the School Improvement Plan related to Early Years and contribute to KHDA and external inspections.
• Manage financial planning and budget allocation for Early Years resources in collaboration with the Head of Primary and Accounts team.
• Lead recruitment, retention, coaching and appraisal of Early Years staff.
• Chair Early Years team meetings and contribute actively to Senior Leadership Team discussions.
• Ensure compliance with KHDA regulations, UAE cultural expectations, and international standards of early childhood education.
Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting
• Oversee the planning, design and delivery of the Early Years curriculum in line with IB PYP principles.
• Ensure that all documentation, platforms, and communications accurately reflect the Early Years curriculum.
• Support admissions through assessments, interviews and orientation of new students.
• Ensure effective reporting of student progress and attainment through reports, parent meetings and regular updates to the SLT and Governing Board.
• Promote best practice in early childhood pedagogy, including play-based, curosity approach, inquiry-driven and inclusive approaches.
Student Inclusion, Pastoral Care and Wellbeing
• Lead the implementation of behaviour, inclusion, and wellbeing policies tailored to Early Years learners.
• Foster a nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment where every child thrives.
• Work closely with the Inclusion team and ELL specialists to support individual learning needs.
• Ensure smooth transitions for students from Early Years into Primary.
External Relations
• Develop strong, positive relationships with parents, building trust and engagement through workshops, coffee mornings and parent meetings.
• Contribute to the school’s marketing and admissions processes by showcasing Early Years excellence.
• Support the Parent Support Group to strengthen the home–school partnership.
The Person
The successful candidate will demonstrate the vision, expertise, and resilience required to lead a high-quality Early Years setting. They will be passionate about early childhood education and have the ability to inspire both staff and parents in supporting children’s learning journeys.
Qualifications
• Honours degree and recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed with QTS, or equivalent
• Early Years specialisation or significant Early Years leadership experience of at least 5 years.
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