EYFS Coordinator

Are you an inspiring and innovative early years educator who believes in the power of play, inquiry and meaningful relationships?

Do you thrive in a vibrant, child-centred environment that values personalised learning, creativity and bilingualism?

At Nun Academy, our early years provision combines the English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, and an Arabic immersion model, creating a rich and nurturing environment where children develop curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning. We are seeking an exceptional EYFS Coordinator to lead and further develop our Daycare to EYFS 2 provision.

What you'll do:

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Early Years setting from Daycare through to EYFS 2.

Partner with the Head of Academics (EYFS) to strategically lead the design, implementation and ongoing evaluation of an exceptional Early Years curriculum, ensuring full alignment with the EYFS Framework whilst embedding Reggio Emilia-inspired approaches that promote inquiry, creativity, independence and child-led learning.

Champion a high-quality bilingual learning environment, ensuring Arabic immersion experiences are embedded throughout the provision, whilst English is taught explicitly and authentically through English.

Foster environments that provoke curiosity, creativity, collaboration and independent learning, making effective use of pedagogical documentation to celebrate and make visible children's learning journeys.

Coach, mentor and support Early Years practitioners to deliver exceptional teaching, learning and care, promoting a culture of collaboration, reflection and continuous improvement.

Monitor children's progress and attainment, ensuring assessment practices are meaningful, developmentally appropriate and used effectively to inform planning, provision and intervention.

Develop strong partnerships with parents, recognising families as partners in learning and promoting open, positive and culturally responsive communication.

Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, wellbeing, health and safety, and regulatory compliance across the Early Years setting.

Contribute to school self-evaluation, improvement planning and the wider life of the Academy, working collaboratively with colleagues across phases to ensure continuity and progression.

About you:

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and a recognised teaching qualification.

Fluent in both Arabic and English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills in both languages.

Proven leadership experience within a Daycare, Nursery or Early Years setting serving children from birth to five years.

Strong knowledge and successful experience of implementing the English EYFS Framework.

Experience of, or a strong affinity with, the Reggio Emilia philosophy and inquiry-led approaches to early childhood education.

Demonstrable experience supporting bilingual and multilingual learners within an inclusive learning environment.

Strong organisational, interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire teams and build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Confident use of digital tools for communication, assessment and pedagogical documentation.

A growth mindset, a commitment to continuous professional learning and a passion for providing exceptional early childhood experiences.

We offer:

A warm, values-driven culture with high expectations and exceptional professional learning.

Opportunities for career development and collaboration within a forward-thinking and innovative learning community.

The opportunity to shape and further develop a distinctive bilingual Early Years provision.

A competitive local package (shared with shortlisted candidates).

Safeguarding:

Nun Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate background checks and references (e.g., ACRO/DBS or international police checks, where applicable).

How to apply:

Please submit your CV, a short letter of application outlining your suitability for the role, and contact details for two referees. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged.

Campus requirements:

Owing to our campus requirements, this position is open to female candidates only.

Eligibility requirements:

This position is available to candidates who are currently based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and possess a valid transferable Iqama. As a locally recruited role, international relocation and overseas sponsorship are not available for this appointment.