FS and KG Teacher - Early Years

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 66,960 - 100,440; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai invites applications for the FS and KG Teacher - Early Years. You will plan play-based lessons, develop early literacy and numeracy, and support children's social, emotional, and physical development.

The role requires 1-2 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor of Education, and strong English communication. Immediate availability is preferred; join a team dedicated to EYFS planning, assessment, and family engagement.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a relevant subject.
• Bachelor of Education qualification is mandatory.
• Academic certificates must be attested for use in the United Arab Emirates.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in Foundation Stage, Kindergarten, nursery, or early childhood teaching.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS Curriculum.
• British curriculum teaching experience is advantageous.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Understanding of child development, play-based learning, observation, and formative assessment.
• Ability to create engaging and age-appropriate classroom activities.
• Strong classroom organization and positive behaviour management skills.
• Patient, caring, enthusiastic, and responsive approach to young learners.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and school leaders.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, inclusion, student wellbeing, and early childhood safety requirements.
• Immediate availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Foundation Stage and Kindergarten lessons aligned with the EYFS Curriculum.
• Create age-appropriate learning experiences through structured play, exploration, storytelling, music, movement, and practical activities.
• Develop weekly and termly plans based on curriculum objectives and student development needs.
• Establish a warm, inclusive, secure, and stimulating early years classroom.
• Support children’s communication, language, literacy, numeracy, social, emotional, physical, and creative development.
• Prepare classroom displays, learning centres, teaching resources, and activity materials.
• Observe children regularly and document their learning, behaviour, interests, and developmental progress.
• Use observations and assessment information to plan suitable next steps for each child.
• Differentiated activities for learners with varied abilities, backgrounds, and support requirements.
• Identify children who may require additional academic, behavioural, or developmental assistance.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, inclusion teams, coordinators, and school leaders.
• Maintain consistent classroom routines and encourage positive behaviour, independence, and cooperation.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, wellbeing, achievements, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare progress reports, portfolios, assessment records, and parent meeting updates.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection, health, safety, hygiene, and supervision procedures.
• Support student transitions between home, Foundation Stage, Kindergarten, and primary school.
• Participate in assemblies, celebrations, educational visits, school events, and extracurricular activities.
• Attend staff meetings, curriculum planning sessions, training, and professional development programmes.
• Use educational technology and interactive resources appropriately in early years teaching.
• Complete other reasonable teaching and pastoral duties assigned by school leadership.

Skills

EYFS Curriculum

Foundation Stage teaching

Kindergarten teaching

Early childhood education

Play-based learning

Lesson planning

Child development

Classroom management

Learning through play

Student observation

Early years assessment

Progress tracking

Literacy development

Numeracy development

Communication and language

Personal and social development

Creative learning

Parent communication

Safeguarding

Inclusive education

Education

Bachelor of Education qualification is mandatory

Academic certificates attested for use in the UAE

Job description

FS and KG Teacher - Early Years

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Early Childhood Care & Development

Experience: 1-2 years

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 6000-9000 AED (estimated, confirm with employer)

Gender: Any | Candidate Nationality: Any

Role Context

The FS and KG Teacher - Early Years will support the academic, social, emotional, physical, and creative development of young learners. The teacher will plan structured play‑based lessons, maintain a safe and stimulating classroom, assess individual progress, and build positive relationships with children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Foundation Stage and Kindergarten lessons aligned with the EYFS Curriculum.
• Create age‑appropriate learning experiences through structured play, exploration, storytelling, music, movement, and practical activities.
• Develop weekly and termly plans based on curriculum objectives and student development needs.
• Establish a warm, inclusive, secure, and stimulating early years classroom.
• Support children’s communication, language, literacy, numeracy, social, emotional, physical, and creative development.
• Prepare classroom displays, learning centres, teaching resources, and activity materials.
• Observe children regularly and document their learning, behaviour, interests, and developmental progress.
• Use observations and assessment information to plan suitable next steps for each child.
• Differentiated activities for learners with varied abilities, backgrounds, and support requirements.
• Identify children who may require additional academic, behavioural, or developmental assistance.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, inclusion teams, coordinators, and school leaders.
• Maintain consistent classroom routines and encourage positive behaviour, independence, and cooperation.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, wellbeing, achievements, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare progress reports, portfolios, assessment records, and parent meeting updates.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection, health, safety, hygiene, and supervision procedures.
• Support student transitions between home, Foundation Stage, Kindergarten, and primary school.
• Participate in assemblies, celebrations, educational visits, school events, and extracurricular activities.
• Attend staff meetings, curriculum planning sessions, training, and professional development programmes.
• Use educational technology and interactive resources appropriately in early years teaching.
• Complete other reasonable teaching and pastoral duties assigned by school leadership.

Ideal Profile

• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a relevant subject.
• Bachelor of Education qualification is mandatory.
• Academic certificates must be attested for use in the United Arab Emirates.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in Foundation Stage, Kindergarten, nursery, or early childhood teaching.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS Curriculum.
• British curriculum teaching experience is advantageous.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Understanding of child development, play‑based learning, observation, and formative assessment.
• Ability to create engaging and age‑appropriate classroom activities.
• Strong classroom organization and positive behaviour management skills.
• Patient, caring, enthusiastic, and responsive approach to young learners.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and school leaders.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, inclusion, student wellbeing, and early childhood safety requirements.
• Immediate availability is required.

Skills Set

• EYFS Curriculum
• Foundation Stage teaching
• Kindergarten teaching
• Early childhood education
• Play‑based learning
• Lesson planning
• Child development
• Classroom management
• Learning through play
• Student observation
• Early years assessment
• Progress tracking
• Literacy development
• Numeracy development
• Communication and language
• Personal and social development
• Creative learning
• Parent communication
• Safeguarding
• Inclusive education

Why Join Us

This opportunity allows qualified early years educators to join established schools in Dubai and contribute to the development of young learners during their most important foundational years. The successful candidates will work within supportive academic teams and gain experience in EYFS planning, assessment, classroom practice, and family engagement.

LEAMS Education provides professional development opportunities, collaborative school leadership, and potential long‑term growth within early years, primary education, curriculum coordination, or phase leadership.

About the Company

LEAMS Education operates established schools in Dubai and provides structured, inclusive, and student‑focused learning environments. Its schools support academic quality, early childhood development, safeguarding, family engagement, professional teaching standards, and continuous educational improvement.