Nursery Principal

Overview

Job Description

Overall

• Recruitment and staff management
• Policies and procedures oversight
• HEI Curriculum oversight
• Strategic planning
• Sales target oversight
• Marketing oversight
• Compliance and regulations
• Partnership building

Centre Operations

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with parents, community partners, students and volunteers.
• Perform daily rounds & attendance data gathering - staff/children.
• Manage & prepare all staff schedules and ensure proper ratio is well maintained.
• Perform Daily risk assessments checks, spot checks. Oversee that all required maintenance/repair work is done in a timely manner.
• Meet & greet parents and handle their queries, concerns and complaints.
• Carry out tours of the Centre.
• Mentor and coach the staff, conduct regular Staff meetings.
• Ensure all operation and compliance related documents are updated.
• Review children’s files to ensure all the mandatory documents are in place – medical, registration, Terms & conditions etc.
• Update Classroom Allocations regularly.
• Create alternative schedules, children's groups for camps.
• Ensure all areas are clean and maintained to the highest standards and keep records of required changes and maintenance.
• Monitor the kitchen provision to ensure its compliance and high standard of food hygiene and safety. Ensure the high quality of the meals and follow the allergy/food restrictions.
• Act as a Safeguarding Officer.

Staff Management

• Overview and manage all required recruitment/hiring activities.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding staff processes in liaison with HR team.
• Manage staff performance review processes (probation, annual review ..etc.).
• Manage daily related staff issues, requests and concerns and take the appropriate actions.
• Manage monthly payroll process.
• Manage staff annual leave planning and Centre cover/schedule related actions.

Curriculum Development

• Attend franchisee training as needed.
• Perform regular class observations and review the HEI curriculum delivery in each classroom and provide appropriate support to the staff.
• Review and sign off the children’s report cards.
• Review class inventory and its resources.
• Ensure the high standard of early childhood education in accordance with HEI curriculum.

Financial Management

• Monitor Centre's expenses and implementing cost-effective measures.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting when applicable. Preparing fee refund requests for GM and finance team approval.
• Sign off deliveries – groceries, art/craft deliveries etc.
• Manage monthly/yearly sales and budget targets.

Regulatory Compliance

• Stay up to date with local and national regulations governing early Learning Centres.
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements, health and safety regulations, and educational standards.
• Coordinate inspections, maintaining accurate records, and addressing any compliance issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with HEI guidelines.

Parent And Community Engagement & Marketing Activities

• Foster strong relationships with parents, addressing their concerns, and maintaining regular communication.
• Provide on-going parent education and information exchange through various platforms/events.
• Engage in partnership opportunities with various companies and organizations.
• Organize and participate in community events, promotional events, open houses, and parent workshops.
• Collaborate with community organizations and educational institutions to enhance Centre offerings.
• Use platforms such as social media sites with ease and share the best practice with others in your team.

Accountabilities

• Budget planning and cost optimization
• Monitoring Centre’s financial performance
• Sales and enrolment growth oversight
• Resource allocation efficiency
• Financial reporting and compliance
• Staff development and retention
• Regulatory compliance and licensing
• Curriculum implementation and quality assurance
• Parent satisfaction and engagement
• Brand reputation and community partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's in early childhood education or relevant field
• Cache level 5

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: 2 years in early childhood education management in UAE
• Desired: 5+ years of experience in Early Childhood management, Knowledge of Finnish/Scandinavian curriculum

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in early childhood education, curriculum development, and pedagogy.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders, parents, and community partners.
• Understanding financial management principles and experience in budgeting and resource allocation.
• Familiarity with licensing requirements, regulations, and compliance standards in early childhood education.