Curriculum Lead EY

JOB TITLE

Curriculum Lead EY

DEPARTMENT

The Nest 

LOCATION

Tianjin

SUPERVISOR

Head of Nest

OBJECTIVES

 At Wellington College China, we have a unique opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate leader to join our Early Years team. We seek an enthusiastic Assistant Head of Early Years who is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to shape our youngest learners' educational experiences. Additionally, we are looking for an educational leader who will emphasize the importance of a bi-lingual language and bi-cultural learning environment, play-based inquiry learning, and a positive holistic approach to enrich our children’s educational journey.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Lead Class Teacher:

General Responsibilities:

• Establish a positive, inclusive, and respectful ethos for learners and staff to achieve their potential.
• Plan and prepare lessons that cater to the differentiated needs of all learners in a supportive bi-lingual setting.
• Implement research-based effective teaching and learning strategies related to Early Years bilingual pedagogy.
• Continually develop child-led teaching expertise and enhance active learning experiences.
• Participate in curriculum development and management systems that coordinate WCC Early Years network.
• Alert the Head of Early Years to potential risks related to health and safety.
• Monitor all pupil achievements and progress in alignment with our school targets.
• Evaluate the impact of teaching and learning programmes. 
• To proactively manage potential conflict situations and maintain a professional, calm manner when dealing with staff, parents, and pupils.
• Ensure that the Head of Early Years is informed of any potential staff issues.

Curriculum Lead Leadership: 

Strategic Direction, Leadership, and Development:

• Actively and positively support the Head of Early Years and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) with school-wide decision making.
• Promote and encourage the bi-lingual and bi-cultural collaborative teaching and learning approach across the Early Years.
• Support the Head of Early Years in promoting the school's vision, aims, ethos, and policies.
• Aid in the preparation of school self-evaluation reports and school improvement plans.
• Lead staff in achieving school priorities and provide necessary support and guidance.
• Collaborate to update curriculum policies, schemes of work, and job descriptions.
• Play a key role in maintaining positive behaviour for learning within the Early Years.
• Organize and lead meetings as requested by the Head of Early Years.
• Conduct trust-based observations and learning walks as per the school policy.
• Manage and conduct the performance evaluation of staff members.
• Lead professional development activities for Early Years staff to ensure continual growth and effectiveness of school development plans.

Curriculum Collaboration:

• Partner with the Head of Early Years to implement and enhance our Reggio Emilia inspired, values-based curriculum.
• Contribute to the professional development of teachers and teaching assistants, especially in bi-lingual and inquiry-based teaching strategies.
• Ensure all staff engage with our bilingual and bi-cultural curriculum integrates the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) UK with our bespoke Chinese Early Years curriculum to meet the developmental needs of all our children in an international context.
• Support language development in both languages by integrating bi-lingual immersion English and Chinese throughout the curriculum. 
• Incorporate inclusive play-based inquiry learning strategies to foster creativity and curiosity in all children.

Child-Centric Environment: 

• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment which acts as a “third teacher”. 
• Foster a space that promotes the well-being and holistic development of each child following the Leuven wellbeing and Involvement approach. 
• Emphasize child-led, play-based learning and hands-on activities to nurture intellectual and emotional growth.

Parent and Caregiver Engagement: 

• Build strong, meaningful relationships with parents and caregivers. 
• Ensure open, consistent communication about each child's progress and well-being, particularly in their language acquisition milestones and holistic development. 
• Engage parents in the learning process through regular updates and collaborative activities. Ensuring a strong parent partnership community.
• Facilitate parent briefings, meetings, Open Days, Toddler group, and coffee mornings etc.

Safeguarding: 

• Adhere to the highest safeguarding standards as per our school policy. 
• Prioritize the safety and welfare of children in all aspects of your work.
• Lead the Early Years in all aspects of safeguarding. 

Teaching and Learning:

• Encourage and support staff in integrating bi-lingual language learning and bi-cultural and play-based inquiry into their teaching practices.
• Collaborate with staff, teachers, parents, and communities for learner well-being.
• Lead, support, and coach a team of passionate educators. 
• Employ assessment strategies and data analysis to raise standards.
• Enhance teaching practices through data moderation/monitoring/Trust based observation and improvement strategies.
• Promote a positive collaborative team culture and celebrate achievements e.g. assemblies, show and tell and performances.

BASIC QUALIFICATION

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

 Major: Early Years Education relevant

 Language: Fluency in written and spoken English

Working experience: Leadership experience within an Early Years Reggio Emilia setting, with knowledge or experience in bi-lingual education and play-based inquiry learning.

Management experience (if applicable): related Lead experience in Early Years Curriculum

EXPERTISE

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with children, parents, and staff.
• Deep understanding of child development and best practices in early childhood education.

PREFERRED APTITUDES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with children, parents, and staff.
• Deep understanding of child development and best practices in early childhood education.

This is a wonderful chance to truly impact the lives of young children and be an integral part of a supportive Early Years community at Wellington College China. If you are a passionate leader who loves teaching, guiding young minds, and building positive relationships, we would be delighted to hear from you.

As an employer of choice, Wellington College China is committed to making professional learning and personal development central to its ethos and approach. WCC fully recognises its responsibilities for safeguarding children. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the Group.