Head of Early Years - September 2023

Salwa School is now seeking to appoint a Head of Early Years, for
September ‎2023, who wishes to be part of a professionally dynamic, supportive
and forward-thinking learning community, in a lovely, safe, family-friendly
setting.
Nestled by the clear blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, Salwa School, Kuwait,
provides a British Curriculum education for over ‎1800 students. The school and
its parent group are expanding and require talented and committed colleagues
to join the school.
Situated close to the cosmopolitan capital, Kuwait City, with its multitude of
eating, leisure and shopping opportunities and just a ‎20-minute drive from
Kuwait International Airport, the school currently has provision from Early
Years to Year ‎10. The school is currently working towards offering IGCSE and
A-Level provision as the school continues to grow. BSO accredited, and a
member of COBIS, the school has grown markedly over the past five years, both
in student numbers and in its reputation for student care.
About the role
The role requires a candidate who can lead a growing team of educators and
support staff.
You must lead the implementation and delivery of the UK Foundation Stage
Curriculum, according to the age, aptitude and abilities of the pupils being
taught. The EYFS leader will work in partnership with the Primary Leadership
Team to secure success and improvement, ensuring high-quality education for
all its pupils and improved standards of learning and achievement for all.
About you
You will be keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise and work
collaboratively with the team. You will communicate with confidence across
diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong
relationships with colleagues, parents and students.
You will be able to
* adapt quickly to our international environment and have confidence in leading the team
* work with the school Leadership team to accelerate progress for all pupils in EYFS
* support, develop and coach teaching and learning across EYFS so that the school delivers consistently excellent teaching
* lead and coordinate assessment across EYFS, maximizing pupil and parental engagement
* play a leading role in ensuring that the quality of teaching and provision in EYFS is always improving
* contribute to the school's self-evaluation
* lead whole school policy change in EYFS by modeling and supporting colleagues with direct proven impact
The successful candidate must:
* Hold a first degree plus a post-graduate qualification in education (i.e. PGCE/GTP), with QTS
* Have experience in the UK or overseas, in a British or IB curriculum school
* Have a proven track record of successful leadership, excellence in the classroom and pedagogical practice
* Have an excellent ability to use IT to support teaching and learning
* Be able to engage, motivate and support children, staff and parents
* Be a reflective practitioner with the ability to think creatively and innovate
* Be a positive and enthusiastic member of the staffing community
Most importantly of all, fully subscribe to the maxim that "all complex
decision-making be based on what constitutes best practice for the child".

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