Early Years Teacher

Al Rabeeh School; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished accommodation

Annual return air ticket

Medical insurance

Life insurance

End-of-service gratuity

Visa arranged by school

Job summary

Al Rabeeh School in Abu Dhabi invites experienced EYFS teachers to join its dynamic team and deliver high-quality early years education within an international British curriculum. You will create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment supporting social, emotional and academic growth of the youngest learners.

You will plan, assess and contribute to provision development, collaborate with the EYFS team, and communicate effectively with parents while upholding safeguarding and school values.

Qualifications

• Fluent English speaker.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Years Education or a relevant subject with PGCE / QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching the English National Curriculum, preferably in an international setting.
• Strong classroom management skills and commitment to student wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, with all appointments subject to robust safer recruitment checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, play-based and child-led learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework and the principles of the Curiosity Approach.
• Create a nurturing, inspiring and purposeful environment that encourages exploration, independence and a love of learning.
• Use effective formative assessment strategies to observe, document and track children’s developmental progress.
• Contribute to planning and continuous provision development, collaborating closely with the EYFS team.
• Support the holistic well-being of children and promote the school’s values, routines and expectations.
• Build strong, positive relationships with parents through effective communication on children’s progress, achievements and next steps.
• Participate actively in school events, professional development and wider school initiatives.

Skills

Fluent English

Classroom management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree + PGCE/QTS

Job description

About the school

Al Rabeeh School is a well-established, innovative and highly respected British Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi. It is an Outstanding British Curriculum School (BSO) and was rated Very Good in the 2024/2025 ADEK inspection. With 45 years of excellence, the school maintains an inspiring culture where staff and students flourish. The school is consistently full with a long waiting list, reflecting its strong reputation. It places a strong focus on AI-driven learning and exceptional pastoral care, guided by the core values of Aspire, Acquire and Achieve. As proud members of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), the school offers inter-school competitions, tournaments and professional development opportunities. The school delivers the English National Curriculum alongside Arabic from FS1 to Year 7 and welcomes over 50 different nationalities.

The role

Al Rabeeh School is seeking experienced and passionate EYFS Teachers to join its dynamic team as soon as possible. In this role you will deliver high-quality early years education within an international British curriculum school. You will create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive learning environment that supports the social, emotional and academic development of the youngest learners.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, play-based and child-led learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework and the principles of the Curiosity Approach.
• Create a nurturing, inspiring and purposeful environment that encourages exploration, independence and a love of learning.
• Use effective formative assessment strategies to observe, document and track children’s developmental progress.
• Contribute to planning and continuous provision development, collaborating closely with the EYFS team.
• Support the holistic well-being of children and promote the school’s values, routines and expectations.
• Build strong, positive relationships with parents through effective communication on children’s progress, achievements and next steps.
• Participate actively in school events, professional development and wider school initiatives.

Requirements

• Fluent English speaker.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Years Education or a relevant subject with PGCE / QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching the English National Curriculum, preferably in an international setting.
• Strong classroom management skills and commitment to student wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, with all appointments subject to robust safer recruitment checks.

Benefits & package

• Competitive, tax-free salary.
• Furnished accommodation.
• Annual return air ticket or allowance.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and life insurance.
• End-of-service gratuity.
• Visa arranged by the school.