Roohi Khan

Dedicated and strategic Early Years leader with over 20 years of experience in education and childcare, specialising in multi-site operations, quality improvement, and organisational leadership. Proven success in leading multiple nursery settings, driving continuous improvement, ensuring safeguarding and regulatory compliance, and developing high-performing teams. Experienced in curriculum design, operational management, workforce development, and supporting managers to deliver consistently high standards of care and education.

Recognised for building strong partnerships with families and stakeholders, implementing effective quality assurance systems, and leading positive change that improves outcomes for children, staff, and organisations. Passionate about delivering excellence through collaborative leadership, innovation, and a child-centred approach.

Multi-Site Early Years Area Manager & EYFS Lead - Headstart Nursery & Future Stars Day Nursery - London, UK

(2005-10)

• Orchestrate strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple early years settings, supporting a large team of practitioners to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Empower managers and practitioners through dedicated coaching, mentoring, supervision, and appraisal cycles to bolster team performance and professional practice.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives via detailed quality audits, learning walks, pedagogical observations, and data-driven improvement plans.
• Guarantee comprehensive compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework, Ofsted expectations, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Execute the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead, managing critical safeguarding procedures, referrals, risk assessments, and multi-agency partnerships.
• Devise and institute ambitious, child-centred curricula that foster communication, language, literacy, numeracy, wellbeing, and school readiness.
• Collaborate extensively with SENCOs, families, and specialist health professionals to ensure inclusive practice and tailored support for children with additional needs.
• Streamline operational performance, encompassing staffing structures, recruitment, retention, occupancy management, and resource allocation.
• Spearhead Ofsted preparation and quality assurance processes, embedding a robust culture of accountability.
• Cultivate enduring relationships with parents and the wider community through transparent communication and engagement strategies.

Head of Early Years & Lower Primary - Hera British School - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

(2024-08 - 2025-07)

• Provided executive leadership for Nursery through Year 2, governing curriculum delivery, instructional quality, assessment frameworks, and operational standards.
• Conceptualized and integrated curriculum frameworks and thematic learning plans in alignment with the Cambridge curriculum.
• Galvanized teaching teams through structured coaching, targeted observations, and rigorous performance evaluations.
• Evaluated pupil progress, utilizing assessment diagnostics to inform strategic improvement planning and adaptive teaching methodologies.
• Pioneered innovative pedagogical strategies, including play-based, active learning, and child-centred instructional techniques.
• Partnered with senior leadership and support departments to strengthen inclusion, communication, and overall student wellbeing.
• Refined behaviour management systems to maintain consistent, positive expectations across Lower Primary cohorts.

Multi-Site Academic Consultant – Early Years & Curriculum Development - Waad Holding Education Group (Bloom Schools) - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

(2018 - 2024)

• Delivered strategic academic support across diverse education settings, refining Early Years and primary provision.
• Oversaw curriculum implementation, assessment development, and quality improvement initiatives aligned with US Common Core standards.
• Advised leadership teams and teachers via professional development and reflective practice training.
• Scrutinized curriculum resources and learning environments to enhance pedagogical consistency across all group locations.
• Analyzed learning outcomes from assessment data to support targeted, evidence-based improvement planning.
• Fostered collaboration between welfare officers, educators, and families to promote academic progress and inclusive practice.
• Promoted play-based learning frameworks that cultivated independence, confidence, and creative expression.

Early Years Teacher & EYFS Practice Lead - The Winns Primary School - London, UK

(2008 - 2018)

• Executed high-quality EYFS pedagogy, planning, and assessment for children aged 3–5.
• Operationalised the EYFS framework through purposeful play and continuous provision.
• Facilitated child development in literacy, numeracy, and personal, social, and emotional growth.
• Forged robust parent partnerships through progress meetings and interactive learning involvement.
• Contributed to departmental improvement by sharing exemplary practice and evidence-based teaching strategies.

Early Years Practitioner - The Lloyds Park Centre - London, UK

(2000 - 2008)

• Facilitated child development through high-quality care and responsive, play-based interactions.
• Maintained safe, nurturing learning environments to promote holistic wellbeing.
• Collaborated with professional peers and families to address the diverse needs of individual children.

BA (Hons) - Early Years Teaching and Learning - Kingston University (2008 - 2011)

Diploma - Early Childhood Studies (CACHE Level 3) - Waltham Forest College (2003 - 2004)