Teacher - Primary and Head of Nursery
Job Snapshot
Role: Teacher - Primary and Head of Nursery
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Experience: Minimum 3 years teaching experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Teacher - Primary and Head of Nursery hiring in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates within the Education sector offers an excellent leadership opportunity for experienced educators with strong expertise in the English National Curriculum. This role combines high-quality primary teaching with nursery leadership responsibilities, focusing on academic excellence, early years development, team management, and student wellbeing while supporting a leading British curriculum school environment based on the provided role details .
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Salary: 14000-19000
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 Teacher - Primary and Head of Nursery plays a strategic role in shaping early education standards while leading a team focused on delivering outstanding learning experiences for young students. This position supports academic growth, pastoral care, curriculum development, and staff performance while ensuring children receive innovative, purposeful, and high-quality education from the earliest stages of learning.
Key Responsibilities
* Teach all areas of the Primary English National Curriculum with engaging and effective lesson delivery
* Lead nursery planning meetings and coordinate teaching teams to ensure strong academic and pastoral outcomes
* Create innovative and purposeful learning opportunities across all curriculum areas for young learners
* Organise classrooms, learning resources, and displays that promote a positive and stimulating learning environment
* Support students with EAL and additional learning needs through targeted intervention and inclusive teaching
* Monitor student attainment and progress to ensure children exceed expected learning outcomes
* Use Learning Ladders and assessment data to guide lesson planning, interventions, and pupil progress discussions
* Line manage teachers and teaching assistants to ensure strong performance against UAE Professional Teacher Standards
* Promote safeguarding, behaviour management, and the school’s TRACK Values through daily leadership and classroom practice
* Support school events, extracurricular activities, parent communication, and weekly ECA delivery
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
* Minimum 3 years teaching experience within the English National Curriculum
* Leadership experience is desirable, especially within nursery or primary education
* Strong experience teaching across the primary age range with proven success
* Clear understanding of the UK National Curriculum and assessment practices
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff, students, and parents
* Passion for education and strong belief in the potential of every learner
* Ability to work under pressure, solve problems, and lead with resilience
* Commitment to continuous professional development and school improvement
* Previous experience in more than one international school is desirable
Skills Set
* Primary curriculum teaching and delivery
* Nursery leadership and team management
* Student progress monitoring and assessment
* Behaviour management and safeguarding compliance
* Staff mentoring and performance management
* Parent communication and pastoral support
* Inclusive education and intervention planning
* Educational technology and creative lesson delivery
* School improvement and curriculum development
Why Join Us
* Join one of Abu Dhabi’s leading education groups with strong academic standards and leadership development
* Work in a respected British curriculum school with modern facilities and innovative teaching practices
* Access middle leadership training and professional development opportunities
* Be part of a collaborative school culture focused on excellence and student success
* Lead early years education within a supportive and high-performing academic environment
* Contribute to a school community that values innovation, wellbeing, and educational excellence
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, international curricula, and strong academic leadership, Aldar Education empowers future generations and supports sustainable educational excellence across the UAE.



