EYFS Lead

Nord Anglia International School Manila; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual flight allowance

Accommodation

Private healthcare for you and depend.

School places for up to two children

Job summary

Nord Anglia International School Manila is seeking an outstanding EYFS Lead to join our international community. The successful candidate will lead high-quality Early Years provision, work closely with the Head of Primary and support inclusive practices that enable all children to thrive.

You will bring UK QTS or equivalent, strong EYFS expertise, and a passion for assessment, differentiation, and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• UK QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience in planning and delivering an engaging EYFS curriculum.
• Demonstrated high-quality classroom practice.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development, phonics, literacy and math.
• Experience mentoring teachers and teaching assistants is desirable.
• Knowledge of transitions from EYFS to KS1.
• Familiarity with online learning journals (e.g., Tapestry).
• High ICT competency and familiarity with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and model high-quality teaching across the EYFS.
• Support development of stimulating, inclusive learning environments.
• Collaborate with Head of Primary and families to support learners.
• Strengthen assessment practices and progression across Pre-Nursery to Reception.

Skills

UK QTS or equivalent

EYFS curriculum development

Classroom practice excellence

Phonics and early literacy

Early mathematics understanding

Mentoring teachers & TAs

EYFS to KS1 transition

Tapestry or similar journal

ICT & AI tools usage

Safeguarding & welfare

Visa & right-to-work compliance

Extracurricular & whole-school init.

Professional & student-centered

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Tools

Tapestry

ICT tools

AI tools

Job description

Job Posting Date: 12 Nov 2026

Location: Manila, PH

Job ID: 10673

School: Nord Anglia International School Manila

Company: Nord Anglia Education

ADVERT CLOSING DATE: 4 December 2026

START DATE: August 2027

We are seeking an outstanding EYFS Lead to join Nord Anglia International School Manila, part of the global Nord Anglia Education family.

ABOUT YOU

You will be able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment, possessing a recognised teaching qualification and experience teaching at Early Years level. Committed and creative, you will be reflective in your practice and focused on achieving excellent outcomes for students.

You will be passionate about delivering engaging and challenging learning experiences that inspire students to achieve their full potential. You will have a strong understanding of effective teaching, assessment, and differentiation, with the ability to support learners of all abilities, including those with SEND and EAL needs.

Keen to collaborate and share your expertise, you will be a positive ambassador for the school, building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues while contributing to the wider life of the school.

THE ROLE

At Nord Anglia Education, our teachers inspire students to achieve more than they ever imagined possible.

The EYFS Lead will be an excellent early years practitioner who leads by example, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and provision across the Early Years Foundation Stage. Working closely with the Head of Primary, the EYFS Lead Teacher will support the development of a stimulating, inclusive and nurturing learning environment in which every child feels safe, valued and challenged to achieve their potential.

The role combines classroom teaching with responsibility for developing EYFS practice, supporting colleagues, strengthening assessment and ensuring consistency and progression across Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Recognised teaching/Early Years qualification (UK QTS or equivalent)


• Have experience of planning and delivering an engaging, inclusive and developmentally appropriate EYFS curriculum


• Have evidence of consistently high quality classroom practice


• Have a secure understanding of early childhood development, phonics, early literacy and mathematics


• Experience of mentoring teachers and teaching assistants is desirable


• Have an understanding of effective transition between EYFS and KS1


• Experience of using Tapestry or similar online learning journal is desirable


• Have a high level of ICT competency and experience and understanding of the use of AI tools.


• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children


• Current criminal record clearances and ability to satisfy safeguarding requirements


• Compliance with visa and right-to-work requirements where applicable


• Willingness to contribute to extracurricular programmes and whole-school initiatives


• Professional, collaborative, and student-centred approach

About Us

A school with heart, ambition, and momentum

Nord Anglia International School Manila (NAISM) a small, close-knit international school where relationships are genuine, and every individual is known. It is a community where people matter; voices are heard, and leadership is visible. We are offering an inclusive and contemporary British international education from Pre-Nursery to Secondary, including IPC, Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, and BTEC. We are committed to developing the whole child - academically, pastorally, and socially - guided by the principles of Positive Education. With students at the centre of every decision, our outstanding teachers nurture each learner's intellectual, emotional, social, and creative growth, inspiring them to flourish and achieve world-class academic success.

NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION

Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading international schools organisation. Our 90+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Benefits

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world's leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

We encourage individuals to join us with our "Create your Future" mindset - we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world's most vibrant cities.

In return for your passion to promote a quality education you will enjoy an annual flight allowance, accommodation and private healthcare for you and your agreed dependents as well as school places for up to two children where applicable.

• Please note that the above benefits apply to employees hired on an overseas recruitment package. Employees hired locally, including Filipino nationals, will receive the standard local employment package and benefits in accordance with company policy and Philippine regulations applicable.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

Selection Process

There will be two stages of interviews.

Due to the high number of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint sooner should a suitable candidate come forward. As such, all interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.