Nursery Coordinator

About the role

The Nursery Coordinator oversees daily nursery operations at Lumiar, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. This role supports staff performance, parent communication, and compliance with safeguarding and health policies.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations including room readiness, schedules, staffing coverage, attendance, meals, and activities.
• Conduct opening and closing safety checks of classrooms, play areas, and equipment.
• Manage child arrivals, authorized collections, late pick‑ups, and handover procedures.
• Support teachers in planning and delivering age‑appropriate learning and developmental activities.
• Apply child‑safeguarding procedures, report concerns, and maintain health, hygiene, and emergency protocols.
• Allocate daily staff responsibilities, provide coaching, conduct observations, and give feedback.
• Maintain confidential child files, enrollment records, incident reports, and prepare operational reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology or related field.
• Minimum three years of nursery or early‑years experience, preferably with coordination or team‑lead responsibilities.
• Practical knowledge of child development, safeguarding, health and safety, and parent communication.
• Valid first‑aid and child‑safeguarding training (preferred or required after appointment).
• Good Arabic communication skills; English preferred for documentation.