Roles & Responsibilities

1: Learning and Teaching

Plan and deliver outstanding Early Years learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework and school curriculum requirements.

Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that supports children's development and well-being.

Promote children's curiosity, creativity, independence, and confidence through play-based and child-centred learning.

Ensure high-quality education, attainment, and progress for all children.

Observe, assess, track, monitor, evaluate, and document children's learning and developmental progress.

Differentiate learning opportunities to meet the needs of all learners, including higher and lower attaining children, EAL students, SEN students, Emirati students, and Gifted & Talented pupils.

Use a range of assessment strategies to inform planning and personalize learning experiences.

Foster the development of communication, literacy, numeracy, social, emotional, and physical skills.

Support children's transition into school and promote positive learning behaviours and routines.

Develop meaningful learning experiences that connect to children's interests and real-life contexts.

Create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued, respected, and supported.

Take responsibility for implementing short, medium, and long-term planning in accordance with the Early Years curriculum.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum development and school improvement initiatives.

Undertake any other teaching duties and responsibilities deemed reasonable by the Principal.

2: Professional Skills and Experience

A Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, Early Years Education, Primary Education with an Early Years specialism, or a related field is an essential requirement for this position. Possession of a PGCE, teaching license, or another recognized teaching qualification is desirable.

Applicants should also be able to demonstrate recent and relevant experience of:

Teaching in an Early Years or Kindergarten classroom.

Delivering outstanding Early Childhood Education practices.

Planning and implementing age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences.

Supporting children's social, emotional, and developmental needs.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Digital learning and the effective use of ICT in Early Years education.

Building positive relationships and engaging effectively with parents and families.

Behaviour management and child safeguarding/protection procedures.

Understanding child development milestones and assessment practices.

Knowledge of UAE school systems and culture (this will be covered as part of induction for overseas teachers).

• 3. Personal Skills and Attributes