EYFS and Primary Teacher - British Curriculum

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Royal Dubai School in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is hiring an EYFS and Primary Teacher to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum for England within a growing British curriculum context.

The role focuses on high-quality teaching, student progress and collaborative professional development as the school expands across campuses, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification suitable for EYFS or Primary education.
• Evidence of successful planning, teaching and assessment.
• Ability to use student data meaningfully rather than relying solely on end-of-term assessment.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for an EYFS or Primary class and establish clear expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Apply secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage or National Curriculum for England according to the assigned phase.
• Plan coherent lessons and learning experiences that provide appropriate progression.
• Deliver engaging teaching that encourages curiosity, participation and independent thinking.
• Adapt learning activities to reflect different levels of readiness, attainment and educational need.
• Use assessment evidence to identify what students understand and determine appropriate next steps.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning and share effective classroom practice.
• Communicate clearly with parents regarding learning, progress and relevant student needs.

Skills

EYFS

Early Years Foundation Stage

Primary Education

National Curriculum for England

British curriculum

Child development

Curriculum planning

Lesson planning

Early literacy

Early numeracy

Primary literacy

Primary mathematics

Differentiated instruction

Personalised learning

Formative assessment

Student data analysis

Progress monitoring

Learning intervention

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Inclusive education

Student wellbeing

Personal and social development

Parent communication

Collaborative planning

Reflective practice

Professional learning

Safeguarding

Extracurricular learning

Educational enrichment

Education

Recognised teaching qualification suitable for EYFS or Primary education

Job description

EYFS and Primary Teacher - British Curriculum Job Snapshot Role: EYFS and Primary Teacher - British Curriculum Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Classroom Teaching Experience: Relevant EYFS or Primary teaching experience Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview EYFS and Primary Teacher - British Curriculum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity at GEMS Royal Dubai School for educators committed to high-quality teaching and strong student progress.

The school is hiring ambitious teachers to lead an EYFS or Primary class, deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage or National Curriculum for England, and create learning experiences that develop curiosity, confidence and increasingly independent learners.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Classroom Teaching Salary: 12000-19000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The EYFS and Primary Teacher will take responsibility for the academic, personal and social development of a class while adapting teaching to the requirements of the relevant age phase. In EYFS, this means establishing strong developmental foundations through purposeful, age-appropriate learning; within Primary, the emphasis progresses towards increasingly structured curriculum knowledge, skills and independent application. As GEMS Royal Dubai School expands its secondary provision and develops across two campuses, strong foundations in the earlier years remain essential to sustained whole-school achievement. The teacher will therefore contribute not only through classroom outcomes but also through collaboration, professional learning and active participation in the evolving culture of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for an EYFS or Primary class and establish clear expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Apply secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage or National Curriculum for England according to the assigned phase.
• Plan coherent lessons and learning experiences that provide appropriate progression.
• Deliver engaging teaching that encourages curiosity, participation and independent thinking.
• Adapt learning activities to reflect different levels of readiness, attainment and educational need.
• Use assessment evidence to identify what students understand and determine appropriate next steps.
• Analyse student performance data to personalise teaching and address learning gaps.
• Provide targeted intervention where students require additional support.
• Extend higher-attaining learners through appropriately challenging tasks and questioning.
• Maintain accurate records of attainment and developmental or academic progress.
• Create a positive classroom environment where students feel secure, valued and motivated to learn.
• Promote communication, collaboration, problem-solving and age-appropriate independence.
• Support students ' personal, social and emotional development alongside academic achievement.
• Apply consistent approaches to positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Safeguard student welfare and respond appropriately to wellbeing or child protection concerns.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning and share effective classroom practice.
• Communicate clearly with parents regarding learning, progress and relevant student needs.
• Reflect critically on teaching effectiveness and implement improvements based on evidence and feedback.
• Participate fully in professional development, coaching and school improvement initiatives.
• Apply new professional learning to strengthen classroom practice and student outcomes.
• Contribute to extracurricular programmes, enrichment opportunities and community events.
• Support the school 's high-performance culture through professional conduct, resilience and solution-focused practice.
• Follow GEMS Education policies and all applicable school procedures.
• Undertake appropriate additional responsibilities assigned by school leadership.

Ideal Profile

• Recognised teaching qualification suitable for EYFS or Primary education.
• Relevant experience teaching within the Early Years or Primary phase.
• Secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage for EYFS appointments.
• Strong understanding of the National Curriculum for England for Primary appointments.
• Evidence of successful planning, teaching and assessment.
• Ability to use student data meaningfully rather than relying solely on end-of-term assessment.
• Experience adapting learning for different abilities and educational needs.
• Strong understanding of age-appropriate child development.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to create stimulating learning environments that promote curiosity and confidence.
• Strong commitment to inclusion and student wellbeing.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish constructive partnerships with parents.
• Collaborative approach to curriculum development and professional practice.
• Reflective mindset and willingness to respond positively to coaching and feedback.
• Commitment to safeguarding and students ' personal and social development.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to extracurricular and community activities.
• Ambition to develop professionally within a growing international school.

Skills Set

• EYFS
• Early Years Foundation Stage
• Primary Education
• National Curriculum for England
• British curriculum
• Child development
• Curriculum planning
• Lesson planning
• Early literacy
• Early numeracy
• Primary literacy
• Primary mathematics
• Differentiated instruction
• Personalised learning
• Formative assessment
• Student data analysis
• Progress monitoring
• Learning intervention
• Classroom management
• Behaviour management
• Inclusive education
• Student wellbeing
• Personal and social development
• Parent communication
• Collaborative planning
• Reflective practice
• Professional learning
• Safeguarding
• Extracurricular learning
• Educational enrichment

Why Join Us

GEMS Royal Dubai School is entering a significant period of expansion, including a new purpose-built secondary campus and planned progression through Year 13. EYFS and Primary teachers joining the school will contribute to the foundations of that growth by preparing younger learners with the knowledge, confidence and learning habits required for successful progression through later phases. The school serves more than 870 students representing over 48 nationalities, providing educators with experience in a diverse British curriculum environment. Its continued expansion, emphasis on professional learning and position within the wider GEMS Education network also create opportunities for teachers seeking sustained career development in Dubai.

About the Company

GEMS Education operates GEMS Royal Dubai School as a premium British curriculum school in Dubai. Serving students from the Early Years through an expanding secondary phase, the school combines the National Curriculum for England with high academic expectations, student wellbeing, professional development and an internationally diverse school community.