Nursery Manager; Head of Early Years

Role:
Nursery Manager (Head of Early Years) – Sharjah

Start Date: August 2026

Final date to receive applications: 17th July 2026

Jumeirah International Nurseries is part of the Fortes Education family of Schools. Fortes Education, which has been established in the UAE in 1981, offers brands such as Sunmarke School, Regent International School (rated Very Good with Outstanding features by KHDA & Outstanding by BSO) and JINS, all premium international education institutes that inspire, empower, and enlighten students and enrich the communities.

Fortes Education has robust academic and operational systems that enable us to deliver consistently high educational standards.

We are growing our network of schools and early childhood centres in the UAE to nurture children in their journey to discover the world and all that it has to offer.

Jumeirah International Nurseries is one of the leading and most trusted British Early Childhood Centres (ECC’s) brands in the UAE, operating since 1981.

Jumeirah International Nurseries provides an inspiring and holistic Early Years Education nurturing the hearts and minds of children aged 45 days to 6 years old (including FS1, FS2 and Year
1). As an industry leader with over 40+ years of expertise, we are dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care and education, and are proud holders of the ISO 9001 and ISO 21001 Certifications.

We have also won numerous awards in childcare and early education in Dubai, including the "Nursery of the Year" with Mother, Baby and Child Awards, 2021‑22.

Our 10 vibrant branches are located in prime locations in Dubai and Sharjah.

Due to our continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Manager to join our Early Childhood Centre in Sharjah. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate educators who are committed to nurturing young minds and delivering outstanding early years education.

If you possess the right combination of skills and attitudes, the drive to excel, and the desire to lead and manage an Early Childhood Centre in a dynamic, diverse, and creative environment, we would like to hear from you.

As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible to:

• Lead and manage the overall day‑to‑day academic and operational functions of the Early Childhood Centre, including delivering the vision of the group; maximizing the number of children on roll in the various programmes; recruiting, retaining and developing staff; and overseeing day‑to‑day financial systems.
• Develop and deliver a balanced EYFS / IPC curriculum, underpinned by developmentally appropriate play‑based activities, Reggio Emilia and Curiosity Approach enriched by Fortes’ Accelerated Learning programmes.
• Ensure that the premises are maintained at the highest quality standards and are compliant with the regulations of the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), Health Authority, Sharjah Municipality, and other government authorities.

• A bachelor’s degree or postgraduate qualification in Early Childhood Education or a professional certification (e.g., Level 5 vocational qualification) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Early Childhood setting.
• A comprehensive knowledge of childcare requirements and regulations, and previous success in managing an Early Childhood Centre.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and an outstanding work ethic.

Candidates are invited to complete our online application by visiting the following URL:

The closing date for applications is the 17th July 2026. We reserve the right to make suitable appointments before the official closing date, and therefore encourage candidates to apply early in the process.