Foundation Stage Coordinator - Early Years Leadership

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai seeks a Foundation Stage Coordinator - Early Years Leadership to oversee the Foundation Stage in a British-curriculum setting. The role focuses on coordinating FS provision, guiding teachers, and maintaining high curriculum standards across the early years.

The ideal candidate has UAE school experience, a B.Ed, and strong knowledge of early years development, literacy, and numeracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in education or related field.
• B.Ed is mandatory for the role.
• Minimum 1 year UAE experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Foundation Stage and British curriculum requirements.
• Experience coordinating Foundation Stage teaching and curriculum across a school.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teaching and learning across Foundation Stage classes.
• Support teachers in planning age-appropriate and engaging learning experiences.
• Review lesson plans and curriculum coverage.
• Ensure consistency in early years teaching standards.
• Support implementation of British curriculum expectations in FS.
• Guide teachers on early literacy and numeracy approaches.
• Promote play-based and child-centered learning strategies.
• Monitor classroom practice and provide feedback to teachers.
• Assist with observations and professional development.
• Share effective early years teaching strategies across FS team.
• Coordinate schemes of work and phase-level planning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet learning needs.
• Monitor student progress and review assessment information.
• Identify children needing additional support or intervention.
• Coordinate learning resources and classroom materials.
• Encourage appropriate use of educational technology.
• Support safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Skills

Foundation Stage

Early years education

British curriculum

Curriculum coordination

Academic leadership

Teacher support

Lesson planning

Early literacy

Early numeracy

Phonics

Play-based learning

Child development

Classroom observation

Teacher coaching

Student assessment

Developmental observation

Progress monitoring

Differentiated instruction

Parent communication

Learning resources

School improvement

Phase coordination

Early years transition

Student safeguarding

Team leadership

UAE school experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

B.Ed is mandatory

Job description

Foundation Stage Coordinator - Early Years Leadership Job Snapshot

Role: Foundation Stage Coordinator - Early Years Leadership

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Educaiton Management

Experience: Minimum 1 year UAE experience in a similar role

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Foundation Stage Coordinator - Early Years Leadership in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education hiring opportunity for an experienced early years professional with UAE school experience and strong knowledge of Foundation Stage teaching. The role focuses on coordinating FS provision, supporting teachers, maintaining curriculum quality, strengthening classroom practice, and promoting consistent standards across the early years phase within a British curriculum school.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Educaiton Management

Salary: 9000-13000 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 Foundation Stage Coordinator provides academic and operational guidance across the early years phase, helping ensure that teaching, planning, assessment, and classroom practice remain consistent and developmentally appropriate. The role combines curriculum coordination with teacher support, progress monitoring, and quality improvement, creating a strong foundation for children 's transition into primary education.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate teaching and learning across Foundation Stage classes.
• Support teachers in planning age-appropriate and engaging learning experiences.
• Review lesson plans, classroom activities, and curriculum coverage.
• Help ensure consistency in early years teaching standards.
• Support implementation of British curriculum expectations within the Foundation Stage.
• Guide teachers on effective early literacy and numeracy approaches.
• Promote play-based and child-centered learning strategies.
• Support development of communication, language, social, emotional, and physical skills.
• Monitor classroom practice and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
• Assist with lesson observations and professional development activities.
• Share effective early years teaching strategies across the FS team.
• Coordinate schemes of work and phase-level planning.
• Support teachers with differentiation and individual learning needs.
• Monitor student progress and review assessment information.
• Help identify children requiring additional support or intervention.
• Promote consistent use of assessment and developmental observations.
• Support transition arrangements between Foundation Stage and Primary.
• Coordinate learning resources and classroom materials.
• Encourage effective use of educational technology where appropriate.
• Work closely with school leadership on FS academic priorities.
• Contribute to school improvement planning and early years development initiatives.
• Participate in staff meetings, parent engagement, and school events.
• Maintain high expectations for safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Support effective communication between teachers and parents.
• Ensure classrooms remain safe, stimulating, and well organized.
• Help maintain accurate academic and developmental records.
• Promote collaboration and consistency across the Foundation Stage team.
• Carry out additional coordination responsibilities assigned by school leadership.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in a relevant subject.
• B.Ed is mandatory.
• Minimum 1 year of UAE experience in a similar role.
• Previous Foundation Stage teaching or coordination experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of early years education.
• Familiarity with British curriculum expectations.
• Good understanding of child development and age-appropriate pedagogy.
• Experience supporting lesson planning and curriculum coordination.
• Ability to guide and support teaching staff.
• Strong classroom observation and feedback skills.
• Good knowledge of early literacy and numeracy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to monitor student progress and assessment information.
• Effective interpersonal skills when working with teachers, parents, and leadership.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Candidate must be physically present in the UAE.

Skills Set

• Foundation Stage
• Early years education
• British curriculum
• Curriculum coordination
• Academic leadership
• Teacher support
• Lesson planning
• Early literacy
• Early numeracy
• Phonics
• Play-based learning
• Child development
• Classroom observation
• Teacher coaching
• Student assessment
• Developmental observation
• Progress monitoring
• Differentiated instruction
• Parent communication
• Learning resources
• School improvement
• Phase coordination
• Early years transition
• Student safeguarding
• Team leadership
• UAE school experience

Why Join Us

Foundation Stage leadership provides the opportunity to influence teaching quality and child development across the entire early years phase. This role offers valuable experience in curriculum coordination, teacher mentoring, assessment, early learning strategy, and academic leadership while creating a strong progression route toward wider primary or whole-school leadership responsibilities within Primary-Secondary Education.

About the Company

LEAMS Education operates British curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The group places strong emphasis on early childhood development, academic quality, teacher growth, and student wellbeing while supporting experienced educators who contribute to strong learning foundations and continuous school improvement.