Phase Level Lead - Foundation Stage
Posted date [2026-04-26]
(ID: 44511)
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Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, delivering inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning experiences that inspire students and support community development. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of educational brands, covering all stages from early years to adult learning, with a wide range of curricula across multiple locations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. With a mix of owned and managed schools, Aldar Education ensures high standards in teaching, modern facilities, and a supportive environment for students, educators, and staff, maintaining a strong commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.... |
Job Snapshot
Role: Phase Level Lead - Foundation Stage
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Education
Function: School Leadership
Experience: Minimum 3 years teaching experience with EYFS leadership experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Phase Level Lead - Foundation Stage hiring in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates within the Education sector offers an excellent leadership opportunity for experienced educators with strong expertise in EYFS and the English National Curriculum. This role focuses on leading Foundation Stage provision, driving school improvement, raising teaching standards, and ensuring exceptional early years learning outcomes while supporting strategic whole-school development in a high-performing British curriculum school .
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Education
Function: School Leadership
Salary: 18000-24000
ONLY if salary is NOT provided: Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Phase Level Lead - Foundation Stage plays a strategic leadership role within the Primary Leadership Team by overseeing Foundation Stage operations, teaching quality, student progress, and pastoral care. This position ensures outstanding early years provision through strong leadership, staff development, data-driven improvement, and innovative learning experiences that help every child achieve success.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Foundation Stage phase team in alignment with the school vision, Key Drivers, School Development Plan, and strategic priorities
* Drive school improvement initiatives that raise standards and create innovative approaches to teaching and learning
* Establish and communicate a clear and ambitious vision for the phase with consistently high-quality educational outcomes
* Lead the MER process including Monitoring, Evaluation, and Review to ensure strong quality assurance across teaching and learning
* Inspire staff to deliver innovative, purposeful, and challenging learning opportunities for all students
* Ensure strong pastoral care and wellbeing systems are effectively implemented across the phase
* Line manage and support Heads of Year while providing accountability, coaching, and professional development opportunities
* Lead data collection, analysis, and interpretation to identify learning gaps and implement effective interventions
* Ensure high-quality intervention programmes support and challenge all student groups to achieve their potential
* Drive professional development through coaching, CPD sessions, team teaching, and sharing of best practices including support for ECTs
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor Degree in Education or Bachelor of Arts with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
* Minimum 3 years teaching experience within the English National Curriculum
* Strong leadership experience in school improvement and team management is essential
* Proven EYFS experience is essential
* Strong understanding of curriculum leadership, student progress tracking, and intervention planning
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, parents, and leadership teams
* Ability to work under pressure, solve problems, and manage challenging situations effectively
* Strong commitment to the school vision, mission, and educational excellence
* Reflective and strategic mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovation
* Commitment to continuous professional development and raising standards
Skills Set
* EYFS leadership and Foundation Stage management
* Primary leadership and school improvement
* Curriculum planning and teaching quality assurance
* Data analysis and intervention planning
* Staff mentoring and professional development
* Pastoral care and student wellbeing leadership
* Parent engagement and stakeholder communication
* School strategy and operational leadership
* Monitoring, Evaluation, and Review processes
Why Join Us
* Join one of Abu Dhabi’s leading education groups with outstanding academic standards
* Work in a respected British curriculum school with a state-of-the-art modern campus
* Access senior leadership development and long-term career progression opportunities
* Be part of a collaborative and high-performing Primary Leadership Team
* Contribute directly to outstanding early years provision and whole-school improvement
* Work within a culture focused on innovation, excellence, and student-centred learning
About the Company
Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, delivering inclusive, innovative, and high-quality learning across its network of schools. Through premium education, strong academic leadership, and student-centred teaching, Aldar Education empowers future generations and supports sustainable educational excellence across the UAE.
