Head of Learning / EYFS Lead at Home Also Crèche & Preschool

Home Also Crèche & Preschool - We are a multicultural, multi-faith and co-educational crèche, day-care and pre- school catering to infants, toddlers and young children from 3 months – 5 years in a structured homeschool setting. Our mission is to provide the best early years education and child care experience in a nurturing, stimulating, hygienic and secure environment. At Home Also, we respect and encourage the child’s self-discovery and independence, and the unique potential of every child is identified and harnessed. We understand the necessity of holistic development in early childhood, and strive to ensure that the physical, intellectual, linguistic, emotional and social development of each child is being fostered. All this, we try to achieve, in the most stimulating and creative way possible, in an environment that promotes joy, respect and peace.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Learning / EYFS Lead

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• Experienced Head of Learning sought to lead EYFS provision for children aged 3 months–5 years.
• The role involves strategic leadership, curriculum development, staff development, quality assurance, parental engagement, and oversight of assessment, and resources to ensure outstanding early years practice.

Main Responsibilities

• Promote the social, academic, moral, physical and emotional development of each child within the safe, caring and stimulating environment of the centre.
• Keep the Director/Proprietor up to date with ongoing developments through regular verbal and written communication.
• Initiate, manage, monitor, and evaluate change across the Early Years team (Crèche, Playgroup, Pre-Nursery, Nursery 1 and 2) to continuously improve practice.
• Ensure parents are actively involved in record-keeping, monitoring, and reviewing their child’s progress by promoting strong partnerships with families.
• Oversee the full Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision for children aged 3 months to 5 years, ensuring continuity and progression into Primary School.
• Ensure equality of provision across the EYFS, including consistent access to resources and high-quality teaching.
• Manage the organisation, maintenance, and provision of materials, resources, equipment, and furnishings, including responsibility for ordering within the allocated budget.
• Act as a full member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), representing the interests of the Crèche, Playgroup, Pre Nursery and Nursery 1 & 2 children, staff and parents.
• Promote and maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing Early Years environment, supporting the team in delivering high-quality care and upholding professional standards
• Provide professional guidance and practical support within classrooms when required, drawing on personal expertise and experience.
• Be responsible for updating all of the Early Years Foundation Stage Policies and Handbooks and Risk Assessments.
• Support the marketing and admissions process by maintaining positive community links, promoting the setting locally, and effectively communicating with prospective families.
• Work collaboratively with the Director/Proprietor in the recruitment, deployment, and professional development of staff to maximise individual skills and expertise.
• Oversee the observation and assessment of all children, working in a supervisory capacity with EYFS staff to ensure high-quality reporting and accurate tracking of progress.
• Remain informed of current Early Years research and best practice through ongoing professional development, training, and engagement with other EYFS settings.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture, providing training opportunities and identifying and supporting continuous professional development across the Early Years team.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a senior or leadership role within an Early Years or EYFS setting (e.g. Head of Early Years, EYFS Lead, Nursery Manager, or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in developing, implementing, and reviewing an EYFS curriculum to ensure high-quality learning outcomes and progression.
• Proven ability to lead, support, and develop Early Years practitioners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should please submit a current CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to: hello@homealsoabuja.com using the job title as the subject of the mail. 

Note

• Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
• Due to the nature of the role and the context in which it operates within our organisational structure, this position is OPEN TO FEMALE CANDIDATES ONLY!
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the Director/Proprietor from assigning other responsibilities that are reasonably related to the role.