About Us

Thinkers’

- Valley World School is a new school in Jaipur, founded by an established education family with a long-standing heritage in schooling in India. Set within a 20-acre campus, the School carries that heritage forward while rethinking education for a changing world, rooted in the character and culture of Jaipur, yet looking confidently to the future. At its heart is a belief in nurturing the whole human being. Developing not only what a young person knows, but how they think, who they become and what they contribute.

The School will offer the Cambridge curriculum through an inquiry-led, project-based approach, balancing academic rigour with curiosity, creativity, reflection and real-world engagement. By bringing together the strengths of a rigorous international education with a distinctly Indian understanding of human development, Thinkers’
- Valley seeks to develop young people who can think deeply, navigate complexity and engage with the world with wisdom, courage and capability.

Job Summary The successful candidate will bring significant experience in Early Years education, teaching and learning, ideally within a private, international or Cambridge school environment, with experience of leading or supporting Early Years teams, developing teaching practice, shaping curriculum and contributing to the development and wellbeing of children aged 2–6.

Experience of pedagogical or curriculum leadership within a growing organisation or new school would be particularly advantageous. We are looking for someone who combines strong Early Years expertise with curiosity, empathy and ambition, and who can inspire educators, build trusted relationships, model excellent practice, draw thoughtfully on Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf/Steiner and other progressive approaches, translate Thinkers’

- Valley’s educational philosophy into practice and contribute to the development of a distinctive Early Years provision.

Key Responsibilities

Early Years Leadership and Development

- Work closely with the Head of Primary to develop the vision, philosophy and provision for Early Years aged 2–6.
- Lead the development of a coherent and progressive Early Years experience.
- Contribute to planning, self-evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Establish high expectations for Early Years practice, routines and provision.

Curriculum, Learning and Pedagogy

- Lead a Cambridge-aligned Early Years curriculum through play, inquiry, projects, exploration and real-world learning.
- Promote curiosity, creativity, independence, agency and a love of learning.
- Draw thoughtfully on Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf/Steiner and other progressive approaches.




- Support educators to create developmentally appropriate, engaging and meaningful learning experiences.
- Ensure appropriate progression in children's knowledge, skills, development and independence.

Human Development, Wellbeing and Safeguarding

- Ensure the whole child remains central to the Early Years experience.
- Create opportunities for children to develop Awareness, Thinking, Mastery and Humanity.
- Promote dignity, empathy, curiosity, confidence, agency and belonging.
- Ensure children are known, valued, supported and appropriately challenged.
- Contribute to effective wellbeing, inclusion and safeguarding practices.

Teaching, Assessment and Qualified Learning

- Maintain high standards of Early Years teaching and learning.
- Conduct learning walks, observations and professional conversations.
- Promote observation, documentation and assessment as tools for understanding and extending children's learning.
- Support educators to use assessment to inform planning and respond to individual needs.
- Lead coaching, mentoring, collaborative planning and professional learning.
- Model the educator as mentor, guide, expert and co-learner.

Team Leadership and Development

- Lead, inspire and develop the Early Years teaching and support team.
- Establish expectations for professional practice, collaboration and accountability.
- Support staff wellbeing and professional growth.
- Contribute to recruitment, induction and development of educators aligned with the School's philosophy.

Families and Community

- Build positive and trusting relationships with Early Years families.
- Communicate the School's Early Years philosophy and approach to learning.
- Lead or contribute to parent meetings, workshops and community engagement.
- Work collaboratively with families to support children's development and wellbeing.
- Create opportunities for children to connect their learning with the Jaipur community and wider world.

Founding School Development As a founding member of the academic team, the Early Years Coordinator will contribute to establishing:

- Early Years curriculum and progression.
- Pedagogical expectations and approaches.
- Learning environments and resources.
- Observation, assessment and documentation systems.
- Early Years routines,



policies and structures.
- Professional learning and mentoring.
- Parent engagement and communication.
- Systems that can evolve and scale as the School grows.

Success will be measured through both service quality and operational effectiveness, including:

- A distinctive and coherent Thinkers’
- Valley Early Years experience.
- Children who are curious, confident, independent and deeply engaged.
- High-quality, developmentally appropriate practice.
- Educators who are reflective, collaborative and continually developing.
- Inspiring environments that promote exploration, inquiry and independence.
- Effective observation, documentation and assessment.
- Strong relationships between children, educators and families.
- Effective integration of play, inquiry and project-based learning.
- Strong safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion.
- A strong Early Years culture reflecting Awareness, Thinking, Mastery and Humanity.

Qualification

- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education or a related field. A recognised Early Years teaching qualification and/or relevant specialist training would be desirable
- Significant experience in Early Years education, with experience in leading teams and developing teaching, curriculum and learning environments. International, Cambridge, IB, or progressive Early Years experience desirable.
- Strong understanding of child development and progressive Early Years approaches, with knowledge or experience of Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf/Steiner, play-based, inquiry-led and project-based learning.
- Fluent in English and Hindi

THE HUMAN CAPACITIES OF THINKERS’

- VALLEY

Awareness –

- Thinking –
- Mastery - Humanity

At Thinkers’

- Valley, we believe education is about developing the capacities to live well, think deeply and contribute meaningfully. We nurture young people who are grounded in their humanity, aware, authentic, committed to mastery and guided by purpose. Through curiosity, reflection and meaningful challenge, they develop the wisdom, courage and capability to navigate complexity and shape their own lives.

These capacities shape our whole community, not just our students. They guide how we teach, lead and relate to one another. Rooted in Indian thought and enriched by contemporary international education, Thinkers’
- Valley seeks to develop people who grow in awareness, pursue mastery, live authentically and find meaningful ways to contribute.

Skills: wellbeing,learning,leadership development,human development,pedagogy,mastery,assessment,philosophy,documentation,curriculum development,teaching

📌 Early Years Coordinator (Jaipur)
🏢 Thinkers' Valley World School
📍 Jaipur