Foundation Stage Coordinator - EYFS Leadership
Posted date [2026-07-28]
(ID: 48763)
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LEAMS Education is a leading K-12 educational organization in the United Arab Emirates, with over 40 years of experience in nurturing future leaders through quality education. Founded by Mr. Abdul Lahir Hasan, LEAMS operates five campuses in Dubai and serves over 10,000 students from more than 50 nationalities. The organization employs between 51 and 200 staff members and generates an estimated revenue of $11M to $100M. LEAMS Education offers a range of services, including the delivery of UK and CBSE curricula, and emphasizes technology-driven learning. Its state-of-the-art facilities feature STEAM labs, robotics projects, and well-being centers, supporting both academic and personal growth. The schools under LEAMS include Apple International School, The Oxford School, The Indian Academy, and Apple International Community School, each providing diverse educational programs and inclusive learning environments. LEAMS is committed to accessibility and high-quality education, aiming to empower students to lead with innovation and resilience.([Apollo][1]) For the latest job opportunities at LEAMS Education, please visit careersingulf.com.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Foundation Stage Coordinator - EYFS LeadershipJob Snapshot
Role: Foundation Stage Coordinator - EYFS Leadership
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Educaiton Management
Experience: Minimum 1 year of UAE experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
LEAMS Education is seeking a Foundation Stage Coordinator - EYFS Leadership in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a full-time opportunity within the Primary-Secondary Education industry. The position requires a qualified early-years professional who can coordinate Foundation Stage teaching, curriculum planning, assessment, and staff development within a British curriculum school.
The successful candidate will help create consistent learning experiences that support children\'s communication, literacy, numeracy, physical development, creativity, independence, and social confidence.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Educaiton Management
Salary: 7000-11000 AED per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality:
Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Foundation Stage Coordinator will provide academic and operational direction across the early-years phase. The role will connect curriculum expectations with daily classroom practice and ensure that teachers have the planning support, resources, and guidance required to meet children\'s developmental needs.
Effective leadership will strengthen teaching consistency, assessment quality, parent communication, safeguarding practices, and children\'s readiness for progression into the next stage of learning.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate curriculum planning and classroom delivery across the Foundation Stage.
* Ensure learning experiences reflect EYFS principles and British curriculum expectations.
* Develop shared plans that establish progression across key areas of early childhood development.
* Guide teachers in using play, exploration, structured activities, and observation-based learning.
* Review lesson plans and learning environments to confirm that activities are purposeful and age-appropriate.
* Support teachers in adapting instruction for different developmental levels and learning needs.
The coordinator will remain closely connected to classroom practice through regular observations, collaborative planning, professional discussion, and review of children\'s learning evidence.
* Monitor assessment records and promote consistent observation and progress-tracking practices.
* Help teachers identify children who require additional challenge or support.
* Coordinate interventions with classroom teams, inclusion staff, and families when necessary.
* Mentor Foundation Stage teachers and teaching assistants.
* Organize professional learning sessions based on identified team priorities.
* Promote safe, welcoming, inclusive, and well-resourced classroom environments.
* Review the use of early-years materials and coordinate resource requirements.
* Strengthen communication with parents regarding learning, routines, and child development.
* Maintain curriculum documentation and evidence for academic reviews or inspections.
* Support transition arrangements between Foundation Stage classes and primary education.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold a Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant subject together with a Bachelor of Education qualification. The B.Ed credential is mandatory.
A minimum of 1 year of UAE experience in a comparable Foundation Stage teaching or coordination position is required.
The preferred candidate will demonstrate knowledge of early childhood development, EYFS curriculum delivery, teacher mentoring, observation-based assessment, and inclusive classroom practice. Strong organization, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.
Candidates must currently be physically present in the United Arab Emirates.
Skills Set
* Foundation Stage coordination
* EYFS curriculum leadership
* British curriculum standards
* Early childhood development
* Play-based learning
* Observation-based assessment
* Teacher mentoring and support
* Curriculum planning
* Learning environment evaluation
* Early-years resource management
* Parent communication
* Inclusive classroom practice
* Child progress monitoring
* Transition planning
* Inspection documentation
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to influence children\'s earliest school experiences by strengthening the teaching practices and learning environments that surround them. The coordinator will combine curriculum leadership, staff development, assessment oversight, and family engagement within an established Dubai school setting.
About the Company
LEAMS Education manages British and CBSE schools across Dubai. Its early-years teams focus on safe learning environments, structured development, purposeful play, and supportive relationships that help young children build strong foundations for future education.
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Foundation Stage Coordinator will provide academic and operational direction across the early-years phase. The role will connect curriculum expectations with daily classroom practice and ensure that teachers have the planning support, resources, and guidance required to meet children\'s developmental needs.
Effective leadership will strengthen teaching consistency, assessment quality, parent communication, safeguarding practices, and children\'s readiness for progression into the next stage of learning.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate curriculum planning and classroom delivery across the Foundation Stage.
* Ensure learning experiences reflect EYFS principles and British curriculum expectations.
* Develop shared plans that establish progression across key areas of early childhood development.
* Guide teachers in using play, exploration, structured activities, and observation-based learning.
* Review lesson plans and learning environments to confirm that activities are purposeful and age-appropriate.
* Support teachers in adapting instruction for different developmental levels and learning needs.
The coordinator will remain closely connected to classroom practice through regular observations, collaborative planning, professional discussion, and review of children\'s learning evidence.
* Monitor assessment records and promote consistent observation and progress-tracking practices.
* Help teachers identify children who require additional challenge or support.
* Coordinate interventions with classroom teams, inclusion staff, and families when necessary.
* Mentor Foundation Stage teachers and teaching assistants.
* Organize professional learning sessions based on identified team priorities.
* Promote safe, welcoming, inclusive, and well-resourced classroom environments.
* Review the use of early-years materials and coordinate resource requirements.
* Strengthen communication with parents regarding learning, routines, and child development.
* Maintain curriculum documentation and evidence for academic reviews or inspections.
* Support transition arrangements between Foundation Stage classes and primary education.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold a Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant subject together with a Bachelor of Education qualification. The B.Ed credential is mandatory.
A minimum of 1 year of UAE experience in a comparable Foundation Stage teaching or coordination position is required.
The preferred candidate will demonstrate knowledge of early childhood development, EYFS curriculum delivery, teacher mentoring, observation-based assessment, and inclusive classroom practice. Strong organization, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.
Candidates must currently be physically present in the United Arab Emirates.
Skills Set
* Foundation Stage coordination
* EYFS curriculum leadership
* British curriculum standards
* Early childhood development
* Play-based learning
* Observation-based assessment
* Teacher mentoring and support
* Curriculum planning
* Learning environment evaluation
* Early-years resource management
* Parent communication
* Inclusive classroom practice
* Child progress monitoring
* Transition planning
* Inspection documentation
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to influence children\'s earliest school experiences by strengthening the teaching practices and learning environments that surround them. The coordinator will combine curriculum leadership, staff development, assessment oversight, and family engagement within an established Dubai school setting.
About the Company
LEAMS Education manages British and CBSE schools across Dubai. Its early-years teams focus on safe learning environments, structured development, purposeful play, and supportive relationships that help young children build strong foundations for future education.
