EYFS Lead

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight allowance

Accommodation for overseas package

Private healthcare

Job summary

Nord Anglia International School Manila is seeking an outstanding EYFS Lead to drive high-quality early years provision. You will lead by example across Pre-Nursery to Reception, shaping an inclusive, stimulating environment where every child thrives.

Start date is August 2027, with a closing date of 4 December 2026. You will collaborate with the Head of Primary, mentor staff, and contribute to whole-school initiatives while upholding safeguarding standards and leveraging ICT and AI tools to

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification for Early Years (UK QTS or equivalent).
• Experience delivering an engaging EYFS curriculum with high-quality practice.
• Ability to mentor teachers and teaching assistants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and model high-quality teaching across Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception.
• Develop EYFS practice, strengthen assessment and ensure progression.
• Collaborate with colleagues and Head of Primary to create an inclusive environment.
• Support safeguarding and contribute to extracurricular and school initiatives.

Skills

EYFS teaching

UK QTS or equivalent

Mentoring teachers

Differentiation for SEND/EAL

Assessment for learning

Collaboration with Head of Primary

ICT competency including AI tools

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Early Years teaching qualification

Job description

CREATE YOUR FUTURE – JOIN OUR MANILA SCHOOL!

Turn ambition into impact in one of Asia’s most dynamic international education settings.

Make the Philippines your next chapter – where exceptional teaching meets an outstanding lifestyle, and where every day offers the chance to inspire, innovate, and grow.

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

ADVERT CLOSING DATE: 4 December 2026

START DATE: August 2027

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

Our 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.

As part of Nord Anglia Education, NAISM provides exceptional opportunities for professional growth. Through our evidence-based Professional Learning Pathways, we remain at the forefront of innovative practice, ensuring our teachers are equipped to deliver excellent teaching and learning for every student in our care.

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.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life‑changing experiences for students.

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.

Equitable opportunities

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.