Key responsibilities

• Lead the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision by supporting the school Vision and Mission, implementing school policies, maintaining academic standards, and ensuring effective pastoral support across the Primary school in alignment with GEMS Core Values and organizational expectations
• Ensure high academic standards within the Early Years Foundation Stage by implementing the National Curriculum for England, supporting student achievement objectives, and contributing to the UAE National Agenda targets through continuous monitoring and improvement initiatives
• Formulate the aims and objectives of the Early Years department and establish policies and procedures required to achieve these objectives while ensuring alignment with overall school strategy and educational priorities
• Manage staff and resources within the Early Years Foundation Stage including workforce planning, performance monitoring, professional development planning, and allocation of teaching and learning resources to ensure effective delivery of curriculum objectives
• Monitor progress toward achievement of academic goals by tracking student performance, reviewing educational outcomes, evaluating teaching effectiveness, and implementing improvement plans aligned with school objectives
• Manage departmental budgets and oversee financial planning for Early Years operations while ensuring efficient utilization of resources and compliance with school financial policies and governance requirements
• Assist in shaping and implementing the educational strategy for the school by collaborating with senior leadership, contributing to school improvement planning, and supporting long-term academic development initiatives
• Undertake teaching responsibilities and additional professional duties as delegated by the Principal while supporting safeguarding, pastoral care, staff development, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Early Years Foundation Stage