Head of Early Years at a Leading Children-centred Educational Institution

One of the leading children-centred educational Institution, with a passion to help every child to develop to their maximum potential, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Early Years

Location: Nigeria

Description

• A challenging opportunity is available at Management Level for a seasoned experienced Head of early year’s Professional.

Job Profile
Education, Knowledge, Experience and Exposure:

• The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor in Education, PGCE Or specific Montessori training
• The ideal candidate must have at least fifteen years’ experience in the educational sector, seven of which must be in a strategic leadership role
• The ideal candidate must have worked in the management force/personnel of a reputable international school in the past five years
• The ideal candidate must have quality exposure to British and Nigerian curriculum at the early years Level
• The ideal candidate must have a solid knowledge of the EYFS, Montessori Curriculum and child development
• The ideal candidate must have the experience to rightly interpret curriculum and instructional programs for appropriate levels
• The ideal candidate must have knowledge in the field of Education and child care and demonstrate enthusiasm and a commitment to be part of a great team to serve young children and their families
• The ideal candidate must have experience developing positive relationships with colleagues, staff members, parents and children
• The ideal candidate must have experience leading and support a staff team to improve practice
• The ideal candidate must have a record of past accomplishments and experience in collaborating with various stakeholders to accomplish school goals
• The ideal candidate must have a thorough understanding of the current and changing educational landscape.

Qualifications and Skills:

• The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Education and Master’s Degree in Education Administration
• The ideal candidate must be a team player and have an ability to support, motivate and inspire staff and to communicate a clear vision and direction for the school
• The ideal candidate must have proven expertise in organisational, time- management, interpersonal and good working relationship skills to ensure all targets are met
• The ideal candidate must have an approach that best supports the students to reach their full potential
• The ideal candidate must be resilient and be able to make great decisions that allow for sound and consistent judgments when challenges arise
• The ideal candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ideal candidate must be a disciplined and well-rounded individual
• The ideal candidate must be skilled at proffering solutions to challenges
• The ideal candidate must have great leadership style and have the ability to inspire the early year’s team
• The ideal candidate must have experience of use of ICT in management, data handling, use in teaching and learning, as well as ability to work effectively with all Microsoft office suites, such as Word, Excel, power-point.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.