Head of EYFS

Downe House Riyadh

The Head of EYFS will foster a phase culture that fully reflects the school s values and ethos. They will promote and secure the highest standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, pupil progress, and achievement across EYFS.

The Head of EYFS will ensure that a first-class, well-rounded curriculum is delivered effectively and that pupils are fully engaged in both academic and extra-curricular activities. The role also involves supporting the Principal in promoting the school and managing pupil admissions into Downe House Riyadh.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

• Serve as a positive role model in leadership, teaching, and behaviour.
• Lead and manage day-to-day operations within EYFS.
• Ensure all children in the phase receive an outstanding education.
• Coordinate lesson delivery, activities, and opportunities that extend learning.
• Ensure planning at all levels (long-, medium-, weekly) is coherent and effective.
• Maintain documentation, evidence, and tracking systems that demonstrate pupil progress.
• Oversee pastoral care within EYFS and ensure a well-structured pastoral programme.
• Maintain discipline aligned with school behaviour policies and model professionalism.
• Plan and deliver weekly assemblies with the EYFS team.
• Support the Principal in admissions, including tours, assessments, and marketing events.
• Drive parent engagement and ensure families are well informed about their child s learning and progress.
• Lead department meetings and report to the Principal.
• Support staff wellbeing, providing pastoral support to team members.
• Keep updated with educational developments and recommend best practices.
• Participate in school development planning and quality assurance.

Teaching & Learning

• Fulfil the expectations of an excellent teacher at Downe House Riyadh.
• Act as a role model in classroom practice.
• Support teachers to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Lead departmental CPD and mentor new teachers.
• Monitor planning, assessment, moderation, and tracking of pupil progress.
• Ensure strong transition arrangements across phases.
• Oversee homework, prep tasks, and extra-curricular provision.
• Ensure high-quality learning displays and visibility of EYFS across the school.

Operational Responsibilities

• Ensure effective communication among teachers and teaching assistants.
• Audit and manage departmental resources within budget.
• Lead the organisation of events, productions, assemblies, and curriculum trips.
• Ensure correct procedures for risk assessments and school policies.
• Support parent meetings and reporting cycles.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to child protection and wellbeing.
• Fully participate in mandatory safeguarding training.