Head of Early Years Department EYFS

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of Early Years Department to lead our EYFS provision and create a joyful, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where every child can explore, develop, and thrive. This position is ideal for an Early Years leader with strong knowledge of the UK EYFS Framework, play-based learning, curriculum development, staff coaching, and effective departmental management.

Key Responsibilities

A. Department Leadership

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Early Years Department.
• Establish high expectations for teaching, learning, behaviour, safeguarding, and children’s well-being.
• Lead, support, and evaluate EYFS teachers and co-teachers.
• Coordinate staffing, timetables, resources, routines, events, and daily departmental operations.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback.
• Work closely with the Principal and wider leadership team to support whole-school improvement.
• Build positive relationships with parents and respond professionally to questions or concerns.

B. Teaching and Learning

• Ensure consistently high-quality EYFS teaching through play-based, child-led, and developmentally appropriate approaches.
• Model excellent classroom practice through demonstration lessons and co-teaching.
• Oversee stimulating indoor and outdoor environments that encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, and exploration.
• Lead the effective use of Wonder Play stations, sensory activities, imaginative play, storytelling, continuous provision, and project-based learning.
• Ensure the effective integration of early literacy, Monster Phonics, White Rose Maths, and hands-on learning.
• Monitor children’s progress through observations and assessments aligned with the UK EYFS Framework and Early Learning Goals.

C. Staff Development

• Coach and mentor EYFS teachers and co-teachers to strengthen their professional practice.
• Plan and deliver professional development workshops on play-based pedagogy, continuous provision, classroom environments, positive behaviour management, phonics, mathematics, observation, and assessment.
• Support new staff through induction, modelling, mentoring, and ongoing feedback.
• Lead the implementation of Walkthrus, lesson study, peer observations, and reflective practice.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and accountable departmental culture.

D. Curriculum and Assessment

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school’s EYFS curriculum.
• Review progression maps, long-term plans, weekly lesson plans, learning objectives, and assessment systems.
• Develop play-based learning stations, project themes, continuous provision guidance, and classroom environment standards.
• Support the development of SparkBrain Box take-home learning kits.
• Analyse assessment information to identify children requiring additional support or greater challenge.
• Ensure reporting to parents is accurate, clear, meaningful, and completed on time.

E. Safeguarding and Pastoral Care

• Promote children’s happiness, safety, well-being, inclusion, and love of learning.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, supervision, hygiene, and school policies are consistently followed.
• Support teachers in managing behaviour through positive, age-appropriate approaches.
• Work collaboratively with families and relevant staff to support children with additional learning, developmental, social, or emotional needs.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of successful EYFS or Early Childhood teaching experience, preferably within an international school.
• Strong knowledge of the UK EYFS Framework, Development Matters, and Early Learning Goals.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership, teacher coaching, mentoring, or professional development.
• Strong curriculum-planning, assessment, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and children’s well-being.

Preferred

• Previous experience as an EYFS Coordinator, Phase Leader, Deputy Head, or Head of Department.
• Experience with Monster Phonics and White Rose Maths.
• Experience in curriculum design, school improvement, or academic leadership.
• Knowledge of Reggio Emilia-inspired practice, continuous provision, or inquiry-based learning.
• Strengths in creative arts, imaginative-play environments, or learning-space design.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive and supportive employment package:

• Salary starting from 65,000 THB to 75,000 THB per month, depending on qualifications, leadership experience, and demonstrated expertise.
• School-supported visa and work permit.
• Subsidised medical insurance.
• Daily lunch allowance.
• Opportunities for paid after-school teaching and clubs.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative school community.

How to Apply

Please apply using the form below.

Your application should include:

• An updated CV
• A recent photograph
• A cover letter outlining your EYFS leadership philosophy and relevant experience
• Contact details for two professional references

Join us in shaping a joyful, inclusive, and world-class Early Years environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and thrive.

BYIS – Where Curiosity Leads to Creation.