Early Years Teacher - Nursery

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 66,960 - 100,440; Full time

Job summary

GMG Gulf is seeking an Early Years Teacher for its Emirates British Nursery in Dubai. This role requires a dedicated professional to help create a stimulating learning environment for young children under the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

The successful candidate will implement educational activities, monitor progress, and communicate with families to foster child development, ensuring a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

Applicants should possess a University degree and Cache Level 3 in early childhood care, alongside relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in early childhood education.
• Strong proficiency with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Native-level English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan educational activities supporting children's development.
• Deliver learning aligned with the nursery's curriculum.
• Observe and assess children's progress.

Skills

Early childhood education

EYFS framework

British curriculum

Child development

Nursery teaching

Child observation

Education

University Degree in Early Childhood or Education

Cache Level 3

Job description

Job Snapshot

Early Years Teacher - Nursery – Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Education Management – Full‑time
Early childhood education experience with EYFS knowledge and Cache Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Salary: 6000–9000 (estimated, confirm with employer)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any

Context

The Early Years Teacher – Nursery will contribute to a safe, caring, and stimulating learning environment where children can develop through structured play, guided activities, observation, and age‑appropriate education. The role requires strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, child wellbeing, classroom routines, inclusion, and learning assessment. Working closely with nursery leadership, colleagues, children, and parents, the position helps maintain high‑quality early years practice across Emirates British Nursery locations in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out educational activities that support children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Deliver learning activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and the nursery's curriculum expectations.
• Encourage independent learning through age‑appropriate tasks, play‑based exploration, guided discovery, and classroom routines.
• Provide a high standard of care while supporting children's confidence, curiosity, communication, and early learning progress.
• Promote acceptance, inclusion, and respect for all children within the nursery environment.
• Adapt activities to meet the individual learning needs, development levels, and abilities of children in the classroom.
• Monitor children's progress and record individual needs through the Learning and Development Profile Book.
• Observe, assess, and document children's work, behaviour, milestones, and development to support accurate progress reporting.
• Maintain responsibility for children's care, welfare, health, safety, and security during nursery activities and daily routines.
• Support smooth classroom transitions, outdoor play, meal routines, rest periods, group activities, and individual learning sessions.
• Work with colleagues to create a warm, organised, and engaging learning environment that supports the British early years approach.
• Participate in preparing reports on children's learning, development, strengths, and areas requiring additional support.
• Communicate professionally with team members and support the nursery's child‑centred approach to early childhood education.
• Follow nursery policies, safeguarding expectations, health and safety procedures, and classroom management standards.
• Support activities across Emirates British Nursery locations in Dubai, including Motor City, Mirdif, The Villa, and Dubai Silicon Oasis when required.
• Carry out additional duties assigned by nursery management to support daily operations and child development goals.

Ideal Profile

• University Degree in Early Childhood, Education, or a relevant specialization supported by a certified vocational certificate in early childhood care and education at Level III.
• High school diploma may be considered when combined with a certified vocational certificate in early childhood care and education such as Cache Level 3.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the care or education of children is preferred for candidates applying through the diploma and Cache Level 3 route.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and British curriculum nursery practices.
• Native‑level English proficiency with the ability to communicate clearly with children, colleagues, and parents.
• Experience supporting young children's learning, classroom routines, child development, inclusion, observation, and assessment.
• Ability to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment for early years learners.
• Patient, caring, and positive approach with strong awareness of children's emotional and developmental needs.
• Strong organisational skills for maintaining learning records, classroom resources, activity plans, and child development notes.
• Currently residing in Dubai or planning to relocate to Dubai is preferred.
• Flexible and collaborative attitude with the ability to work as part of a nursery team across multiple Dubai locations.

Skills Set

• Early childhood education
• EYFS framework
• British curriculum
• Nursery teaching
• Child development
• Play‑based learning
• Classroom activities
• Independent learning support
• Child observation
• Learning assessment
• Development profile records
• Inclusive education
• Child welfare
• Health and safety
• Safeguarding awareness
• Classroom routines
• Parent communication
• English communication
• Cache Level 3
• Early years care
• Activity planning
• Emotional development support
• Physical development support
• Educational development support
• Nursery classroom support

Why Join Us

This opportunity is ideal for an early years education professional who wants to support young children in a respected Dubai nursery environment. The role offers the chance to work within an EYFS‑based learning setting, contribute to children's early development, and grow within Dubai's active Education Management sector. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys nurturing children, building confidence through learning, and helping each child develop the foundation they need for future success.

About the Company

Emirates British Nursery is a Dubai‑based early childhood education provider and part of GMG. Established in 2000, the nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework in line with the British National curriculum and focuses on delivering a broad, balanced, and child‑centred learning experience. With locations across Motor City, Mirdif, The Villa, and Dubai Silicon Oasis, Emirates British Nursery supports children through quality early years education, safe care practices, and a nurturing environment designed to build knowledge, skills, confidence, and lifelong learning foundations.