Strategic Leader in Early Years Education

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

ESF is the English Schools Foundation in Hong Kong, seeking an Adviser – Early Years Education to provide strategic leadership and pedagogical guidance for high-quality early years provision grounded in play-based learning and inclusive practice.

The role strengthens coherence across ESF kindergartens and primary schools, aligning early years pedagogy with Vision 2030 and holistic transition pathways into primary school. Collaboration with school leaders and ESF colleagues is essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification with substantial experience in early childhood education.
• Postgraduate qualification in early childhood education or related fields is highly desirable.
• Significant leadership experience in early years education within an international or comparable context.
• Demonstrated expertise in play-based pedagogy, curriculum design and early childhood environments.
• Experience in leading professional learning and system-level initiatives is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic development, implementation and review of ESF early years curriculum frameworks, guidance and policy.
• Ensure alignment between early years pedagogy, Vision 2030 priorities and ESF inclusion principles.
• Support coherence between early years provision, assessment approaches and transition expectations into Year 1.
• Prepare reports, briefings and strategic communications for senior leadership as required.
• Lead and facilitate system-wide professional learning in early years pedagogy and practice.
• Develop and support professional networks for early years leaders and teachers.
• Lead or contribute to cross-foundation initiatives related to early childhood education.
• Build strong partnerships with kindergarten leadership teams, early years leaders and teaching teams.
• Work collaboratively with other phase advisors, Student Support Services and other central teams to ensure aligned and coherent support for schools.
• Communicate pedagogical developments and strategic priorities clearly and effectively.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Play-based pedagogy

Curriculum design

Inclusive education

Professional learning

Education

Teaching qualification

Postgraduate qualification in early childhood education

Job description

ESF is the English Schools Foundation in Hong Kong, seeking an Adviser – Early Years Education to provide strategic leadership and pedagogical guidance for high-quality early years provision grounded in play-based learning and inclusive practice.

The role strengthens coherence across ESF kindergartens and primary schools, aligning early years pedagogy with Vision 2030 and holistic transition pathways into primary school. Collaboration with school leaders and ESF colleagues is essential.