Academic Trainer - Preschool EYFS

Job Description

Post: Academic Trainer for Preschool

The Academic Trainer – EYFS supports and enhances the quality of early years education across international preschool settings by ensuring effective implementation of the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The role focuses on training, coaching, and monitoring early years educators to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive, play-based learning aligned with EYFS statutory and best-practice guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Design and deliver professional development programs for international EYFS teachers and teaching assistants

Support consistent implementation of the EYFS framework across diverse cultural and educational contexts

Train educators on the seven areas of learning, characteristics of effective learning, and age-related expectations

Guide teachers in planning using Development Matters and international best-practice adaptations

Support observation, assessment, and progress tracking, including learning journeys and baseline assessments

Promote child-centred, play-based, and inquiry-led learning approaches

Support inclusive practices, SEND identification, and differentiated learning in multicultural classrooms

Monitor safeguarding, health, safety, and well-being practices in line with EYFS and local regulations

Conduct classroom observations, audits, and quality assurance reviews

Provide coaching, mentoring, and feedback to improve teaching and learning outcomes

Support preparation for internal quality reviews, British School Overseas (BSO) inspections, or equivalent evaluations

Stay updated on EYFS statutory updates, global early years trends, and international education standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Recognized EYFS / Early Years qualification (Level 3 minimum; Level 5/6 preferred)
• Minimum 3–5 years of EYFS teaching experience, preferably in an international or British-curriculum school
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework, Development Matters, and Early Learning Goals

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of child development from birth to five years
• Strong training, facilitation, and instructional coaching skills
• Experience working with multicultural staff and diverse learner populations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to adapt EYFS practices to local cultural and regulatory contexts
• Knowledge of international safeguarding standards and inclusive education
• Strong organizational, documentation, and reporting skills
• Experience in Curriculum and Education strategies and innovative learning programs.
• Proven expertise in Teaching and Training to support educators in delivering high-quality instruction.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Consistency and quality of EYFS delivery across international campuses
• Improved teaching practices and practitioner confidence
• Accurate assessment and evidence of children’s progress
• Positive outcomes from inspections or quality assurance reviews
• Teacher engagement and professional development participation

Work Environment

• International schools, early years centres, and training facilities
• May involve travel between states or countries
• Combination of classroom observation, training delivery, and strategic planning

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Joining: Immediate

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person