EYFS Class Teacher

Safa Community School; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Dubai is seeking a dynamic and passionate EYFS Class Teacher to join their early years department. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment where children can explore their talents. Candidates are expected to have QTS and experience in British Curriculum schools. Responsibilities include planning lessons, assessing student progress, and collaborating with parents. Join a vibrant community dedicated to fostering creativity and a love for learning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of teaching at the EYFS phase level.
• Excellent IT skills to work closely with students and parents.
• Ability to convey enthusiasm for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing courses and lessons.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on student development.
• Communicating with parents and writing reports.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Interpersonal communication skills

Team collaboration

Understanding of assessment requirements

Staying updated with educational developments

Education

Relevant qualifications and QTS (BEd or equivalent)

Job description

Job Overview

POST: EYFS Class Teacher at Safa Community School, Dubai

Safa Community School - a beacon of excellence. In 2024, we were honoured with the ‘Happiest School in the UAE’ title, a testament to our commitment towards student well-being. In addition, we were proud recipients of the ‘Value Add, Leaving No Child Behind Award’, reflecting our dedication to academic progress. This was further underscored by our 2024 GCSE VA score of +2.2. Our high staff retention rates and inclusion in the top 15 Schools in the UAE by the Schoolscompared.com survey are a source of pride for us all.

At Safa Community School, we are more than just a school; we are a community. With a parent body comprising Expats, including around 35% from the UK, we have fostered a reputation for being a friendly, warm, and community-oriented school. Our positive relationships among staff, parents, and students are a testament to our inclusive approach, making everyone feel welcomed and part of a larger family. This sense of belonging sets us apart and should make you feel at home in our school.

Safa Community School is not just another school but an award-winning all-through UK curriculum school, from FS1 to Year 13, with 2,640 students. Follow our school Instagram channel for a glimpse into our vibrant community showcasing student achievements, community events, and much more at safa_scs. Discover how we nurture talent, foster creativity, and build a thriving environment for every student.

Currently, we are in search of a dynamic and passionate EYFS Class Teacher to join our highly accomplished early years department for the new academic year.

At Safa Community School we aim to work together to create a nurturing environment that enables our children to discover their potential and possibilities. We want them to become fulfilled and rounded adults who will make a positive contribution to the world in which they are growing up. We allow our children the freedom to work in a variety of contexts and settings when meeting new challenges, allowing them the chance to discover and create. Gifts and talents are celebrated and fully explored.

General Responsibilities

• Teaching, including planning and preparing courses and lessons, setting and marking of work and assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment in line with the school’s expectations and policy.
• Using data to inform classroom teaching, monitoring and tracking student progress and putting in place timely interventions.
• Communicating and consulting with the parents of students, including the writing of reports.
• Attendance at Parents’ Evenings and Open Evenings.
• Maintaining good order and discipline among the students he/she is teaching.
• Participating in team meetings and any additional events.
• Working as a member of a team in the shaping of departmental policy and practice, the introduction of curricular initiatives, the preparation and development of programmes of study and methods of teaching and assessment.
• Cooperating and participating in administrative and organisational tasks in order to ensure the smooth running of the team.
• Keeping up to date with curriculum innovation, participating in arrangements for CPD, contributing to his/her own professional development.
• Working collaboratively with support teachers in the classroom.
• Setting work for his/her classes where absence is known in advance.
• Taking responsibility for a designated area of the curriculum, administration or curriculum innovation or project.
• Carrying out other tasks as reasonably directed by the Head of Department.
• Familiarising themselves with the DSIB inspection framework and the expectations of outstanding teaching and learning in the UAE.
• Being supportive of UAE initiatives and cultural expectations.

Candidate Profile

• Will hold relevant qualifications and QTS (BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent).
• Have experience teaching in British Curriculum schools.
• Most importantly should be enthusiastic about teaching and be able to convey this to students.
• Proven experience of teaching at the EYFS phase level.
• Have an understanding of assessment requirements.
• Be an outstanding teacher with the ability to demonstrate outstanding practice and progress of students.
• Works effectively as part of a team, with the ability to share their outstanding practice.
• Actively keeps up to date with the developments in their age range.
• Has a willingness to develop as a professional, taking opportunities to train further within the department, or outside to progress in their career.
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents.

Note

This job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to modification and amendment.

Application Process

Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 17th February 2026 at 10h00 UAE time.

The Application Process Is

• All applications must be submitted on the TES/Schrole Portal. Only applications submitted through the Portal will be considered.
• Only applications with relevant experience will be considered.
• Submit an up to date, full resume / CV.
• Submit a covering letter of no more than two A4 pages.
• Provide at least three referees’ names, telephone numbers (with international dialling codes), and email addresses. One must be a current employer.
• The closing date for all applications is Tuesday, 17th February 2026 at 10h00 UAE time.
• Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date and therefore invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
• Once initial interviews are concluded, arrangements will be made individually with those candidates who will proceed to the second round of interviews.
• A demonstration lesson will be required.

Upon request, feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stages.