PRE NURSERY MANAGER

ROLE SUMMARY:

Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1300 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years.  Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens.

The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and learning support room.  Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Regio Emelia Pre-Nursery, followed by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Students from the Primary School may progress to Secondary School, where they follow the 5-year Cambridge curriculum in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11.  Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Cambridge A level.

Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school’s accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and membership with the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for the Primary School and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Pre-Nursery Manager to oversee the Pre-Nursery section of the school, catering for children aged 18 months to 3 years. The successful candidate will be responsible for embedding the Reggio Emilia philosophy within the children’s learning experiences and ensuring high-quality early years provision. As Pre-Nursery Manager, you will lead and manage a team of nine staff members and will be an integral member of the Primary Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and the overall development of the school.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clear pedagogical direction grounded in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, identifying areas for reflection and improvement to enhance children’s learning and development.
• Monitor the quality of learning through observation, documentation, and reflection, using children’s interests to inform planning and next steps.
• Create and sustain a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where the environment acts as the “third teacher” and supports curiosity, exploration, and wellbeing.
• Lead and support the Pre-Nursery team, fostering collaboration, professional dialogue, staff wellbeing, and continuous professional development.
• Ensure robust safeguarding, health and safety, equality, and regulatory compliance in line with school policies and local requirements.
• Work in partnership with the Senior Management Team to support strategic development, policy implementation, and quality assurance across the school.
• Build strong, respectful partnerships with parents as co-educators, maintaining open communication and shared understanding of children’s learning journeys.
• Oversee day-to-day Pre-Nursery operations, including staffing, admissions, resources, financial management, and occupancy.
• Support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development through guidance, consistency, and a strong sense of belonging and community.
• Manage administrative and organisational responsibilities, including learning documentation, progress summaries, records, schedules, and experiences, ensuring systems effectively support children’s development.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Educational Background:

• Degree in Early Childhood
• Certificate in Reggio Emilia framework

Knowledge:

• Understanding of child psychology
• Experience in building relationship with the community and fostering trust

Skills:

• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Collaborative skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Ability to use technology

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.