Early Years Lead Teachers at Niwa School

Key responsibilities

• You will:
• Create a calm, welcoming and engaging environment where children feel safe, secure and confident.
• Plan meaningful, play-based learning based on children’ s interests, needs and development.
• Observe children carefully and use observations to inform planning, provision and next steps.
• Make thoughtful use of nature in indoor and outdoor environments to encourage curiosity, exploration and independence.
• Support children’ s communication, social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
• Lead the classroom team, modelling good practice and ensuring consistent routines and expectations.
• Build warm, professional relationships with families and communicate children’ s progress, successes and concerns sensitively.
• Maintain clear and purposeful records of children’ s learning, development and wellbeing.
• Support children with additional needs and work collaboratively with families and other professionals where appropriate.
• Follow NIWA policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, inclusion, confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Contribute to meetings, training, events, enrichment activities, extended-day provision and holiday programmes as required.
• Take an active role in reviewing and developing practice as NIWA grows.
• Who we are looking for.
• You will need:
• A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education, ideally at Diploma or Degree level.
• TSC registration where relevant to your qualification and role.
• Experience working successfully with young children in an Early Years setting.
• A sound understanding of child development and play-based learning.
• Confidence in observing children and using observations to plan effectively.
• Strong spoken and written English. Kiswahili would be an advantage.
• Strong organisation, communication and classroom leadership skills.
• The ability to build warm, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• A reflective and collaborative approach to practice.
• The ability to remain calm, flexible and professional when plans change.
• A commitment to outdoor learning, sustainability and children’ s connection with nature.
• A willingness to question, learn and adapt as NIWA develops.

Candidate requirements

• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Education / Teaching / Training &nbsp.
• The role
• As a Lead Teacher, you will take responsibility for the learning, care and day-to-day organisation of your classroom.
• You will know your children well, understand their development and interests, and use this knowledge to create meaningful play-based experiences and environments.
• You will lead and support the classroom team, build strong relationships with families and contribute to the wider development of NIWA.

Required skills