Preschool Head – Full-Time

Location: East Legon Hills, Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Profile

A Reputable School is a forward-thinking educational institution committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and morally. We are dedicated to delivering excellence in education through passionate educators, innovative teaching practices, and strong partnerships with families.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a welcoming and collaborative workplace where staff are valued, supported, and empowered to inspire the next generation of learners. If you are passionate about early childhood education and educational leadership, we invite you to join our team.

Position Summary

The school is seeking an experienced, passionate, and visionary Preschool Head to provide strategic and operational leadership for our Preschool Department. The successful candidate will oversee curriculum delivery, lead and mentor teaching staff, promote outstanding early years education, and ensure every child learns in a safe, caring, and engaging environment.

The ideal candidate will combine strong educational leadership with a genuine commitment to child-centred learning, staff development, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Leadership and Department Management

• Provide strategic leadership for the Preschool Department to ensure the delivery of high-quality early childhood education.
• Supervise, mentor, and support preschool teachers to promote excellence in teaching and learning.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional culture within the preschool team.
• Lead departmental planning and contribute to the achievement of the school’s educational goals.

Curriculum and Teaching Excellence

• Monitor the effective implementation of the preschool curriculum in line with the school’s educational standards.
• Guide teachers in developing engaging, age-appropriate, and child-centred learning experiences.
• Promote innovative teaching strategies that support children’s cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development.
• Monitor children’s progress and ensure appropriate interventions are implemented where needed.

Student Development and Wellbeing

• Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Promote children’s holistic development through high-quality teaching, care, and positive behaviour support.
• Ensure appropriate safeguarding practices are consistently implemented throughout the Preschool Department.

Parent and Community Engagement

• Build positive relationships with parents and guardians through open, timely, and effective communication.
• Coordinate parent meetings, workshops, and engagement activities that strengthen home-school partnerships.
• Address parent enquiries and concerns professionally while promoting a positive school experience.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and child protection policies.
• Conduct regular reviews of learning environments to maintain high standards of safety and wellbeing.
• Ensure departmental operations comply with school policies and relevant educational regulations.

Administration and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare departmental reports, development plans, and other administrative documentation.
• Monitor departmental performance and recommend improvements to enhance educational outcomes.
• Support staff professional development through coaching, mentoring, classroom observations, and performance feedback.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives that promote educational excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related discipline.
• A recognized professional teaching qualification or teacher licensure.
• Previous experience in a preschool leadership, supervisory, or coordinator role will be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience teaching within an early childhood education setting.

Required Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong child-centred leadership and a passion for early childhood education.
• Excellent coaching, mentoring, and staff development skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with staff, parents, and the wider school community.
• Creativity and innovation in curriculum implementation and learning experiences.
• Sound knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and early years best practices.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and educational technology tools.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be evaluated based on:

• Quality of curriculum implementation and learning outcomes.
• Children’s developmental progress and wellbeing.
• Effectiveness of teacher supervision, coaching, and professional development.
• Parent satisfaction and engagement.
• Compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and school policies.
• Departmental planning, administration, and operational effectiveness.
• Contribution to continuous improvement and overall school performance.

Salary and Benefits

The school offers:

• A competitive and negotiable salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities for continuous professional learning and leadership development.
• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.
• Access to educational resources and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing educational institution.

Application Deadline

31 July 2026

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the Application button.