Early Years Educator - EYFS Nursery

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

GMG Gulf is seeking an Early Years Educator for EYFS Nursery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role involves delivering planned activities, promoting inclusion, and tracking each child's physical, emotional, and educational development within a British early-years environment across GMG locations.

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or equivalent through CACHE Level 3 with appropriate experience), be fluent in English, and ready to

Qualifications

• University degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or equivalent by CACHE Level 3 route.
• CACHE Level 3 qualification with relevant childcare/education experience may be accepted.
• Native-level English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned educational activities and age-appropriate learning programs.
• Support children's physical, emotional, social, and educational development.
• Promote curiosity, participation, creativity, and independent learning.
• Provide care and education according to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Encourage inclusion of every child and adapt activities as needed.
• Observe children, record progress, and maintain Learning and Development Profile Books.
• Prepare clear reports about children's work, progress, and development.
• Safely supervise daily activities and communicate observations to nursery leadership.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, assistants, and support staff.
• Contribute to organized learning resources and classroom areas.

Skills

Early Years Foundation Stage

Early childhood education

CACHE Level 3

Activity planning

Independent learning

Child development

Inclusive education

Learning differentiation

Classroom supervision

Child safeguarding

Health and safety

Developmental observation

Child assessment

Progress reporting

Educational recordkeeping

English communication

Classroom organization

Team collaboration

Child welfare

Education

University degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related specialization

Degree in another field with certified Level 3 vocational qualification in early childhood care and education

High school diploma with CACHE Level 3 (accepted via alternative route)

Job description

Early Years Educator - EYFS Nursery

Snapshot

• Role: Early Years Educator - EYFS Nursery
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
• Function: Early Childhood Care & Development
• Experience: Minimum 2 years for the high school qualification route
• Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Early Years Educator - EYFS Nursery position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a child-development opportunity within the Primary-Secondary Education industry. GMG seeks a qualified educator for Emirates British Nursery to deliver planned learning activities, provide high-quality care, promote inclusion, and monitor each child 's physical, emotional, and educational development.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
• Function: Early Childhood Care & Development
• Salary: AED 5000-8000 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 educator works within the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to help children build a balanced foundation of knowledge, confidence, skills, and understanding. The role combines teaching, observation, safeguarding, assessment, recordkeeping, and individualized support across Emirates British Nursery locations in MotorCity, Mirdif, The Villa, and Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned educational activities and age-appropriate learning programs.
• Support children 's physical, emotional, social, and educational development.
• Promote curiosity, participation, creativity, and independent learning.
• Provide care and education according to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Encourage the acceptance and inclusion of every child.
• Adapt activities to meet varied learning and developmental needs.
• Observe children during play, lessons, and daily routines.
• Identify and record individual learning needs and progress.
• Maintain accurate Learning and Development Profile Books.
• Participate in formal and informal child assessments.
• Prepare clear reports about children 's work, progress, and development.
• Protect the care, welfare, health, safety, and security of all children.
• Follow nursery safeguarding and child-protection procedures.
• Maintain appropriate supervision throughout daily activities.
• Communicate relevant observations and concerns to nursery leadership.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, assistants, and support colleagues.
• Help maintain organized learning resources and classroom areas.
• Contribute to consistent communication regarding children 's development.
• Complete other reasonable education and care duties assigned by management.

Ideal Profile

• University degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related specialization.
• Degrees in another field must be accompanied by a certified Level 3 vocational qualification in early childhood care and education.
• Alternatively, a high school diploma combined with CACHE Level 3 may be accepted.
• Candidates applying through the high school route require at least 2 years of childcare or education experience.
• Native-level English proficiency is required.
• Strong understanding of children 's care, safety, and developmental needs.
• Familiarity with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Able to plan engaging and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Committed to inclusion and adapting support for individual children.
• Accurate when completing observations, assessments, and progress records.
• Patient, attentive, responsible, and child-focused.
• Currently residing in Dubai or already planning to relocate is preferred.
• Willing to work at MotorCity, Mirdif, The Villa, or Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Skills Set

• Early Years Foundation Stage
• Early childhood education
• CACHE Level 3
• Activity planning
• Independent learning
• Child development
• Inclusive education
• Learning differentiation
• Classroom supervision
• Child safeguarding
• Health and safety
• Developmental observation
• Child assessment
• Progress reporting
• Learning and Development Profile Books
• Educational recordkeeping
• English communication
• Classroom organization
• Team collaboration
• Child welfare

Why Join Us

This opportunity provides the chance to support young learners within an established British early-years environment operating across several Dubai communities. The successful candidate can strengthen EYFS teaching experience, contribute to inclusive child development, and build a long-term education career within GMG 's diversified organization.

About the Company

GMG is a global well-being company that retails, distributes, and manufactures international and home-grown brands across sports, everyday goods, health and beauty, property, and logistics. Owned and managed by the Baker family for more than 45 years, GMG operates across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. Its portfolio includes more than 120 brands across 12 countries, including Sun and Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita 's, and McCain.