Pre-School Principal – Early Years Leader

About the role

The established early childhood centre in Grand Cayman seeks an experienced Pre‑School Principal to provide visionary educational, operational and people leadership. You will ensure a nurturing, safe and high‑quality learning environment while complying with Cayman Islands regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily educational and administrative operations of the centre.
• Supervise teaching, administrative and support staff, handling scheduling, performance management and professional development.
• Develop and implement programmes aligned with the Cayman Islands Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Monitor teaching quality through observations, evaluations and ongoing support.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, maintaining child‑protection policies and training.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education standards, regulations and licensing requirements.
• Maintain a safe, well‑organised environment for children and staff.
• Build strong relationships with parents and serve as senior contact for educational, administrative and behavioural matters.
• Oversee school expenditure, financial records and administrative reporting.
• Collaborate with senior management to drive continuous improvement and overall centre performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Education Administration or related field.
• Recognised professional teaching qualification.
• Minimum eight years of relevant experience, including extensive Early Years leadership.
• Proven senior leadership experience as a Pre‑School Principal, Nursery Manager, Early Years Head, Deputy Head, Head Teacher or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Early Years curriculum, safeguarding and child development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop teaching and support staff.
• Excellent organisational, leadership and communication abilities.
• Clean police record/background check and three satisfactory professional references.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general administrative systems.