Nursery / Early Years Tutor

Nursery / Early Years Tutor

De Mould Academy, Enugu, Nigeria is seeking a warm, creative, and dedicated Nursery / Early Years Tutor to join our nursery school on a full-time, permanent basis.

This role is ideal for an enthusiastic early-years educator who understands that children learn best through care, play, exploration, routine, and positive encouragement. The successful candidate will help create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing foundation for our youngest learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning activities for nursery and early-years pupils.
• Support children’s early development in literacy, numeracy, language, social skills, creativity, and independence.
• Create a safe, welcoming, clean, and well-organised classroom environment.
• Use play-based learning, stories, songs, practical activities, and creative resources to support learning.
• Observe, assess, and maintain accurate records of each child’s progress and development.
• Provide appropriate pastoral care and promote pupils’ confidence, wellbeing, good behaviour, and positive relationships.
• Communicate professionally with parents, colleagues, and school leadership regarding pupils’ progress and needs.
• Support school events, meetings, and other activities as required.
• Follow all school policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, and child welfare.

Requirements

• A relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education, Education, Nursery Education, or a related field.
• Previous experience teaching or caring for nursery or early-years children is highly desirable.
• A genuine love for working with young children.
• Strong communication, classroom-management, and organisational skills.
• Patience, creativity, energy, and a caring, responsible nature.
• Ability to create inclusive learning experiences for children with different learning needs.
• Commitment to high standards of child safeguarding and welfare.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Free accommodation for the right candidate.
• Full pay throughout the year, including during school holidays.
• A supportive, professional, and child-centred working environment.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference during children’s earliest stages of learning.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a current CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to [email protected] or apply on Indeed.

Early application is highly advised.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Enugu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person