– Head Teacher, Pre-Primary

Position

Head Teacher – Pre-Primary

Qualification

B.Ed. qualification is mandatory

NTT / Montessori / ECCE certification will be an added advantage

Relevant experience in early childhood education, preferably in a leadership or senior teaching role

Strong understanding of early-years pedagogy, child development, and age-appropriate teaching methodologies

Key Skills & Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong understanding of phonics, early literacy, language development, and foundational learning

Sound knowledge of early childhood learning and development

Ability to plan, implement, and review engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences

Strong classroom management and leadership skills

Ability to mentor, guide, and support pre-primary teachers

Creative, patient, warm, empathetic, and child-centric approach

Good organizational, coordination, and documentation skills

Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and the academic leadership team

Familiarity with activity-based, play-based, experiential, and child-led learning approaches

Key Responsibilities

Academic & Curriculum Leadership

Lead the academic and day-to-day functioning of the Pre-Primary section

Plan and oversee age-appropriate curriculum delivery for the early years

Ensure effective implementation of the school’s teaching-learning philosophy and pedagogy

Develop and review weekly and monthly lesson plans, learning experiences, and classroom activities

Ensure strong foundations in phonics, language, communication, early literacy,



numeracy, and socio-emotional development

Encourage the use of stories, rhymes, music, movement, art, sensory activities, games, and hands-on learning experiences

Monitor classroom practices and ensure learning remains engaging, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate

Teacher Leadership & Mentoring

Guide, mentor, and support Pre-Primary teachers in planning and classroom delivery

Conduct regular academic reviews and provide constructive feedback to teachers

Support teachers in classroom management, lesson planning, assessment, and documentation

Facilitate teacher meetings, planning sessions, and professional development initiatives

Ensure consistency in academic practices and standards across the Pre-Primary section

Child Development & Wellbeing

Observe and monitor children’s learning, development, behaviour, and individual needs

Support teachers in identifying developmental gaps and planning appropriate interventions

Ensure a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and positive learning environment

Promote children’s independence, confidence, curiosity, creativity, and social-emotional growth

Parent Communication

Build positive and professional relationships with parents





Communicate effectively with parents regarding children’s learning, progress, and development

Address parent concerns appropriately and work towards constructive solutions

Participate in parent meetings, orientations, workshops, and school initiatives

Administration & School Responsibilities

Maintain and oversee academic records, planning documents, observations, and other required documentation

Coordinate Pre-Primary activities, celebrations, events, field visits, and special projects

Collaborate with the Academic Leadership and other departments for the smooth functioning of the school

Participate actively in staff meetings, training sessions, school events, and institutional initiatives

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Pre-Primary systems, processes, and learning practices

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a warm, confident, and experienced early-years educator who can combine strong academic understanding with effective leadership. They should be passionate about working with young children, have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be capable of mentoring teachers while creating a joyful, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

The candidate should demonstrate a robust understanding of phonics, foundational literacy, child development, play-based and experiential learning, along with the ability to lead a Pre-Primary team with professionalism, empathy, and ownership.

Job Type

Full-Time | In office

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