Head of EYFS - Early Years
Posted date [2026-05-07]
(ID: 44888)
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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: Head of EYFS - Early Years
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Educaiton Management
Experience: Minimum 6 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Head of EYFS - Early Years in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a senior Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for an experienced early years leader who can guide curriculum quality, student progress, safeguarding practice, and teaching standards within a British curriculum school. This role is ideal for an education professional with strong English National Curriculum experience, a deep understanding of early childhood learning, and the ability to support school improvement across the EYFS phase.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Educaiton Management
Salary: 18000-28000
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 Head of EYFS - Early Years role supports the academic direction, daily teaching quality, and continuous development of the early years section at Al Shohub Private School. The position requires a confident school leader who can help the academy meet its improvement priorities, strengthen curriculum planning, and ensure that children receive high-quality learning experiences in a safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful environment.
This role also carries responsibility for supporting assessment, curriculum continuity, staff performance, child protection expectations, and effective provision for students with different learning needs, including SEN, gifted and talented learners, and EAL students.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the academy’s vision, strategic priorities, improvement plan, and self-evaluation objectives.
* Lead the development and review of relevant EYFS schemes of work and early years learning pathways.
* Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression for all children across the early years phase.
* Maintain suitable learning provision for SEN, gifted and talented, and EAL students.
* Establish clear practices for assessing, recording, and reporting student achievement.
* Use assessment and classroom information to strengthen planning, intervention, and early learning outcomes.
* Support teaching quality through reflective practice, curriculum guidance, and professional collaboration.
* Contribute to school improvement initiatives that enhance learning, wellbeing, and student development.
* Promote safe working practices in line with health and safety, safeguarding, and child protection expectations.
* Complete annual safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and academy improvement training.
* Follow academy policies covering equal opportunities, acceptable use of technology, staff conduct, and professional standards.
* Support the performance management process and act as a reviewer if directed by the Principal.
* Encourage high expectations for staff, learners, behaviour, communication, and classroom practice.
* Work closely with school leaders, teachers, parents, and support teams to maintain a positive early years environment.
* Uphold the values of the Emirati community while supporting the wider ethos of the school.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in a related subject with PGCE or another recognised teacher qualification.
* Minimum 6 years of teaching experience in the English National Curriculum.
* Strong understanding of EYFS practice, early years curriculum planning, and child-centred learning.
* Previous experience supporting students for whom English is not their first language.
* Ability to lead curriculum improvement, assessment practice, and inclusive provision.
* Strong commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and educating the whole child.
* Positive, solution-focused approach to school leadership and daily professional responsibilities.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with staff, families, and school leadership.
* Understanding of UAE school expectations, cultural values, and regulatory standards.
* Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police clearance.
Skills Set
* EYFS leadership
* English National Curriculum
* Early years curriculum planning
* Primary school academic leadership
* Student assessment and reporting
* SEN, EAL, and gifted learner provision
* Safeguarding and child protection
* School improvement planning
* Performance management support
* Curriculum continuity and progression
* Health and safety compliance
* Parent and staff communication
* Inclusive classroom practice
* Early childhood learning strategies
* ADEK school environment awareness
Why Join Us
* Lead the EYFS phase within a respected British curriculum school in Abu Dhabi.
* Contribute to early years learning in a school rooted in Emirati values and high academic expectations.
* Work within a growing education group that supports strong teaching, safeguarding, and student wellbeing.
* Build leadership experience in Abu Dhabi’s established Primary-Secondary Education sector.
* Support young learners at a vital stage of development through structured curriculum planning and inclusive practice.
* Join a professional school community focused on improvement, collaboration, cultural understanding, and long-term student success.
About the Company
Aldar Education is a leading Abu Dhabi education group operating high-quality schools across the UAE. Through its British curriculum schools and strong commitment to academic progress, safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing, Aldar Education provides professional learning environments where educators can contribute to meaningful outcomes for children and families.
