Early Years Teacher

Oakridge International School, Bengaluru; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international school is seeking an exceptional teacher to join their dynamic Primary team in Abu Dhabi. This role offers the opportunity to shape a world-class educational experience, focusing on inspiring students and fostering their growth both academically and personally. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in the UK national curriculum and demonstrate a passion for integrating technology into the classroom. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative spirit, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing environment that encourages creativity and resilience among students. Join a forward-thinking educational community where your contributions will make a lasting impact.

Qualifications

• Passionate teacher with experience in international settings.
• Ability to integrate technology into classroom learning.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate students while fostering a positive classroom environment.
• Engage in school improvement and development planning.

Skills

UK national curriculum experience

Cross-cultural communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Technology integration in education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Experience in international education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Date: 9 May 2025

Location:

Abu Dhabi, AE

Job ID: 4216

School: NAS Abu Dhabi School

Company: Nord Anglia Education

About Nord Anglia

At Nord Anglia Education, our schools shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who leave our schools with everything they need for success – whatever they choose to be or do in life. When it comes to creating memorable learning experiences both within and beyond our classrooms, our family of more than 13,000 passionate staff are experts in their academic and commercial professions and play a vital role in the world-class experience our schools provide.

We educate more than 74,000 children in 32 countries, our 84 schools in the Middle East, the Americas, Europe and Asia form our diverse global family, making us the largest provider of premium education in the world.

About The School

Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) lies at the heart of the Emirate, on Al Reem Island. In August 2023, we opened the school’s new, purpose-built campus to our first cohort of students and began to do what Nord Anglia does best: make every moment at school count. Our mission is to help our students prepare for their futures, think creatively outside the box, develop healthy resilience, global awareness, and be team players.

The Role

As a member of our growing Primary team, you will contribute to the development of a world-class Primary School section. You will work closely alongside Primary colleagues to create an outstanding environment which will ensure our school offers the very best international experience for students, delivering learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom to an outstanding level for our students.

Outside of the classroom, the role of a founding member of the Primary team requires an empathy and understanding of private education in the overseas market, and a willingness to support the school in marketing, recruiting and retaining the student body as we continue to grow. The start date for this position is August 2025.

About You

You will be an exceptional teacher who is passionate about their profession and seeks continuous improvement. You will have a positive mindset and will always do your very best for students, for parents and for colleagues. You will have strong experience of the UK national curriculum; further experience of international education will be an added advantage. You will be an excellent communicator who will work well with all members of the community. You will have a strong focus on being the best teacher you can be and will also participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life. You will be responsible for encouraging and developing further our culture of inspiration, enjoyment and success. Keen to collaborate and share your expertise, you will have good interpersonal skills and the ability and confidence to build strong working relationships. The flexibility and open-mindedness required to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international environment are essential.

You will understand the need to be an exceptional role model and ambassador for our school, both inside and out of the classroom and beyond the school itself.

Personal Specifications

• Qualified teacher with experience teaching in an international environment
• The ability to integrate technology into the classroom experience to enhance and extend the learning of students
• Successfully teach students using technology in a virtual/hybrid environment
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for producing reports and presentations.
• Good cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures.
• Excellent analytical skills – with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success.
• Results orientated with the ability to consistently map efforts against identified KPIs.
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing with multi-functional tasks.
  
  

Job Purpose

• Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents
• Engage and motivate students
• Continually strive to develop the quality of students’ learning
• Use the student tracking and monitoring process to advance student learning
• Contribute to the school improvement / development planning and promote the priorities of the school
• Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school
• Fully embody at all times the school values of Kindness, Honesty and Respect.
  
  

Selection Process

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Line Manager.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.