EYFS Teacher - Early Years
Posted date [2026-05-06]
(ID: 44932)
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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: EYFS Teacher - Early Years
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Early Childhood Care & Development
Experience: English National Curriculum teaching experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
EYFS Teacher - Early Years in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a rewarding Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for a passionate early years educator who can deliver engaging British curriculum learning and support young children’s academic, social, emotional, and personal development. This role is ideal for a creative and reflective teacher who can build a positive classroom environment, use continuous provision effectively, and help early learners develop confidence, curiosity, communication skills, and strong foundations for future learning.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Early Childhood Care & Development
Salary: 11000-18000
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 EYFS Teacher - Early Years role supports high-quality early learning at Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi. The teacher will plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons, organise classroom resources, support continuous provision, and create a warm learning environment where young children are motivated to explore, communicate, play, and progress.
This position requires a supportive educator who can teach across the Primary English National Curriculum, provide interventions for EAL students and children with additional learning needs, use Learning Ladders for assessment, and communicate regularly with parents and carers. The successful candidate will also contribute to school CPD, teaching and learning initiatives, curriculum action groups, safeguarding practice, and wider school life.
Key Responsibilities
* Teach early years learners through engaging lessons aligned with the Primary English National Curriculum.
* Plan, prepare, and present learning activities that meet the needs of the full ability range within the class.
* Organise the classroom, learning resources, displays, and continuous provision to create a positive early learning environment.
* Support children’s development through play-based learning, structured activities, creativity, and meaningful classroom routines.
* Provide targeted support and interventions for students with EAL or additional learning needs.
* Motivate pupils through enthusiastic, imaginative, and age-appropriate teaching.
* Evidence children’s work and learning in line with the school marking and feedback policy.
* Reflect on lessons, student progress, classroom provision, and curriculum planning to improve learning outcomes.
* Use Learning Ladders to assess and record pupil development.
* Take responsibility for the attainment and progress of the class and support children in reaching above expected expectations.
* Provide regular feedback to parents and carers during parent teacher conferences and school meetings.
* Work with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, and other professionals when required.
* Share best practice and contribute to teaching and learning development across the school.
* Participate in school CPD, teaching initiatives, curriculum planning, and collaborative improvement activities.
* Use technology creatively to support lesson delivery and continuous provision.
* Follow the school behaviour management policy and promote TRACK Values across classroom routines.
* Maintain positive relationships with pupils and parents while managing behaviour in line with school procedures.
* Record behaviour or safeguarding concerns accurately through CPOMS where required.
* Support school events, outings, activities, curriculum action groups, and special events.
* Run a weekly ECA each term to enhance student provision beyond regular classroom learning.
* Uphold safeguarding, child protection, professional conduct, and all school policy expectations.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor degree in Education or bachelor degree in a related subject.
* PGCE or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
* Teaching experience within the English National Curriculum.
* Experience teaching the UK National Curriculum.
* Proven ability to teach across the age and ability range.
* Strong understanding of EYFS learning, early years classroom routines, and child-centred teaching.
* Ability to support EAL students and children with additional learning needs.
* Strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, carers, colleagues, and school leaders.
* Supportive and approachable team player who can collaborate effectively.
* Commitment to the school vision, mission, values, and continuous improvement.
* Passion for education and belief in the potential of every student.
* Ability to work under pressure, solve problems, and remain resilient in a busy school environment.
* Commitment to continuing professional development.
* Experience working in more than one international school is desirable.
Skills Set
* EYFS teaching
* Early years learning
* Primary English National Curriculum
* UK National Curriculum delivery
* Play-based learning
* Continuous provision
* Lesson planning and preparation
* Learning Ladders assessment
* Student progress tracking
* EAL student support
* Additional learning needs support
* Classroom display planning
* Behaviour management
* CPOMS safeguarding records
* Educational technology use
* Parent and carer communication
* Curriculum action group participation
* Extra-curricular activity delivery
* Student wellbeing support
Why Join Us
* Teach EYFS in a respected Abu Dhabi British curriculum school with a strong focus on early learning and student progress.
* Support young children in developing confidence, independence, curiosity, communication, and early academic foundations.
* Work in a collaborative school community that values innovation, high expectations, and positive relationships.
* Build your teaching career in Abu Dhabi’s established Primary-Secondary Education sector.
* Contribute to classroom creativity, continuous provision, school events, CPD, and wider learning initiatives.
* Join Aldar Education’s wider school network, where safeguarding, inclusion, professional growth, and student wellbeing are central to school life.
About the Company
Aldar Academies is part of Aldar Education, a leading education group in Abu Dhabi operating high-quality schools across the UAE. Through its British curriculum, American Curriculum, charter, and international learning pathways, Aldar Education supports inclusive learning, safeguarding, student wellbeing, and professional school environments where teachers can help young learners grow academically, socially, and personally.
