EYFS Lead & Curriculum Director (Nursery-Reception)

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development allowance

Health insurance and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced EYFS Coordinator to lead nurseries for ages 3–5 in an international school setting in Polokwane. The role focuses on curriculum, pedagogy, and operations with a strong emphasis on nurturing environments and child-centered practice.

You will mentor staff, engage with parents and ensure high standards of safety, inclusion and academic readiness, in a culturally diverse Limpopo context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• EYFS framework qualification (QTS or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum 5 years of EYFS teaching experience, with at least 2 in leadership/coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and review of the EYFS curriculum aligned with international best practices.
• Mentor and develop all EYFS teaching and support staff.
• Oversee daily EYFS operations including timetabling, resources and staff supervision.
• Ensure safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all EYFS learners.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and engage them in learning and school activities.
• Monitor progress through observation, assessment and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

English fluency

International school experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

EYFS framework qualification (QTS or equivalent)

Tools

Timetabling

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced EYFS Coordinator to lead nurseries for ages 3–5 in an international school setting in Polokwane. The role focuses on curriculum, pedagogy, and operations with a strong emphasis on nurturing environments and child-centered practice.

You will mentor staff, engage with parents and ensure high standards of safety, inclusion and academic readiness, in a culturally diverse Limpopo context.