Childcare Department Manager

POSITION | UAE

Childcare Department Manager| VVIP Private Estate

LOCATION

Al Ain, UAE

(The Client will arrange the work visa and provide relocation if not local)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Childcare Department Manager is responsible for the overall operational management, quality control, and leadership of the Childcare Department, ensuring the highest standards of childcare, safety, and organisation within a private estate environment.

This role requires a hands-on, structured, and nurturing leader who can manage staff, schedules, supplies, and compliance while creating a warm, engaging, and development-focused environment for children.

Qualifications / Certifications

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
• Relevant Nursery / Childcare Management certification highly regarded
• First Aid, CPR, and Child Safety certifications (mandatory or required upon employment)
  
  

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5+ years' experience working in a nursery, preschool, school, or private childcare environment
• Proven experience in a Childcare Department Manager role, or Senior Childcare Supervisor role
• Experience working with private families, VIP, or high-profile households strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing staff rotas, supplies, and daily operations
  
  

KEY SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

• Strong leadership and staff management capability
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• In-depth knowledge of child welfare, safety, hygiene, and early learning standards
• Ability to manage budgets, requisitions, and inventory responsibly
• Calm, patient, and nurturing personality
• Clear communication and reporting skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a dynamic environment
  
  

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Childcare Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Childcare Department ensuring a safe, clean, and well-structured environment
• Prepare and manage weekly and monthly staff rotas, ensuring appropriate coverage at all times
• Monitor staff attendance, punctuality, and performance
• Review and approve nursery requisitions and supply requests, ensuring accuracy, necessity, and cost control
• Conduct regular inventory checks of toys, learning materials, and consumables
• Ensure all nursery equipment and materials are well-maintained and age-appropriate
  
  

Staff Supervision & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and support childcare assistants and caregivers
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and feedback
• Identify training needs and coordinate development opportunities with HR
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and accountable team culture
  
  

Child Welfare & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all children receive consistent, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care
• Maintain daily routines that support emotional, physical, and educational development
• Enforce strict hygiene, safety, and child protection standards
• Address feedback or concerns promptly and implement corrective actions
• Regularly observe staff-child interactions to ensure quality standards are met
  
  

Communication & Reporting

• Act as the primary liaison between the Nursery, HR, and senior household management
• Provide regular updates and reports on nursery operations, staffing, and supplies
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with household procedures
  
  

SALARY

• Salary AED 20,000 - 21,000 Tax free in UAE
  
  

Benefits

• Flight ticket home every year
• Experience leading nursery teams or head teacher
• Car and fuel provided
• No accommodation supplied

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