Nursery Principal - Lead Learning & School Improvement

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Newry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) invites applications for Nursery Principal. The role requires strategic leadership of a nursery setting, ensuring high standards of teaching and safeguarding, with responsibility for staffing, budgeting and policy implementation.

You will lead a professional learning community, develop partnerships with parents and the local community, and ensure compliance with NI education regulations and GTCNI registration.

Qualifications

• A teaching qualification recognised to teach in grant‑aided schools in NI.
• Postgraduate education qualification preferred for shortlisting.
• Proven leadership and experience in professional learning communities.

Responsibilities

• Formulate school aims and policies aligned to the EA’s objectives.
• Deploy and manage teaching and non‑teaching staff effectively.
• Oversee budgetary planning and resource allocation within the school.
• Lead professional development and drive school improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Time management

Staff development

Change management

Education

QTS / Teaching Qualification

Postgraduate qualification in Education

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) invites applications for Nursery Principal. The role requires strategic leadership of a nursery setting, ensuring high standards of teaching and safeguarding, with responsibility for staffing, budgeting and policy implementation.

You will lead a professional learning community, develop partnerships with parents and the local community, and ensure compliance with NI education regulations and GTCNI registration.