Head of Early Years / Nursery Department at Discovering Talents Academy

Discovering Talents Academy, a fast-growing Nursery and Primary School in Gwarinpa, Abuja, offers first class education from preschool to primary levels. Discovering Talents Academy uses the Blended Nigeria-Montessori curriculum in Early Years and a Blended Nigeria-British curriculum at the primary level.

Discovering Talents Academy does not only focus on best practices in the teaching and learning process, it also builds talents in a wide range of skills and this in a short while affirms their ego and builds their confidence. At Discovering Talents Academy we believe that every child is unique and talented, this drive leads us to establishing rich skill aquisition programmes for students.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Early Years / Nursery Department

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

Job Purpose

• The Head of Nursery is responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Nursery department.
• The primary goal is to ensure the delivery of high-quality early years education in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment, ensuring that every child reaches their full potential in line with the school's standards and curriculum.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Management:

• Provide professional leadership and management for the Nursery team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Nursery department aligned with the overall school development plan.
• Lead staff meetings, performance appraisals, and professional development sessions.
• Ensure the Nursery complies with all national educational regulations, health and safety standards, and safeguarding policies.

Curriculum and Learning:

• Oversee the planning and delivery of a creative and age-appropriate curriculum (e.g., EYFS or Montessori).
• Monitor student progress through robust assessment tracking and data analysis.
• Ensure that the learning environment—both indoors and outdoors—is stimulating, safe, and organized to promote independent learning.
• Integrate innovative teaching methodologies and technology where appropriate to enhance early learning.

Staff Management and Development:

• Lead the recruitment, induction, and mentoring of nursery teachers and teaching assistants.
• Conduct regular lesson observations and provide constructive feedback to staff.
• Manage staff rotas, ensuring appropriate teacher-to-child ratios are maintained at all times.

Parent and Community Engagement:

• Act as the primary point of contact for parents, building strong, collaborative relationships.
• Organize and lead parent-teacher conferences, workshops, and orientation days.
• Ensure regular and transparent communication regarding child progress and departmental updates.

Health, Safety, and Safeguarding:

• Act as a designated lead for safeguarding within the Nursery department.
• Oversee risk assessments for the physical environment and school trips.
• Ensure strict adherence to hygiene, first aid, and emergency procedures.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: discoveringtalentsacademy@gmail.com using job title as the subject of the mail.