Early Years Teacher - January 2026 start

BSOteachers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Teacher - EYFS to start in January 2026. The role involves delivering inspiring lessons, collaborating with colleagues, and managing classroom behavior. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree along with PGCE, and 1-2 years of teaching experience. A passion for teaching and commitment to student well-being are essential. The institution is part of Aldar Schools and provides a British curriculum environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years teaching experience required.
• Ability to meet needs of whole ability range in class.
• Experience working with children in an engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons to inspire students and achieve best outcomes.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to plan lessons.
• Manage classroom behavior and follow school policy.

Skills

Previous experience with non-native English speakers

Passion for teaching

Commitment to holistic education

Professionalism and child well-being consideration

Involvement in extra-curricular activities

Solution-focused attitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related subject with PGCE

Job description

We are currently seeking a Teacher - EYFS for Al Shohub Private School to start in January 2026 (Term2)

Al Shohub Private School is a British curriculum, part of Aldar Schools, offering mixed gender primary school located in a purpose-built educational facility, at Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi. Al Shohub Private School was founded in 1999 by Her Highness Sheikha Shaikha Bint Saif Al Nahyan to provide exceptional education in Abu Dhabi. The large majority of our students are Emiratis. Our school is deeply rooted in the values of the Emirati community, driven by the aspirations of parents, and guided by the requirements of our regulatory body, ADEK.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Roles and responsibilities include:
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum.
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
• Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children’s development.

Specific Duties:

Teaching and learning:

• Clear understanding of the Curriculum.
• Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.

Assessment and data:

• Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student’s development using Target Tracker.
• Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student’s progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings

Behaviour management and duties

• Follow the school’s behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy.

Wider professional responsibilities:

• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student’s achievements and well‑being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 1- 2 years Teaching experience

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well‑being of children
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra‑curricular activities
• A positive and solution‑focused attitude to working life
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check