Pre-Prep Teacher - Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

Bangkok Patana School; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi invites applications for an outstanding Pre-Prep Teacher to join the School in January 2027. The successful candidate will deliver engaging primary education, inspire pupils, and foster a love of learning within a positive classroom environment.

Candidates should hold a recognised teaching qualification and have experience in a primary or prep setting. A collaborative team player, you will work with parents and pastoral teams to support pupils to reach their full potential,

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching in a primary or prep school.
• Excellent subject knowledge and strong classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across the primary curriculum.
• Foster holistic development of children—academic, social, emotional.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and pastoral teams to support pupils.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum delivery

Team collaboration

Primary education

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

THE VACANCY

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is delighted to invite applications for an outstanding Pre-Prep Teacher to join the School in January 2027.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented and dedicated teacher with a passion for delivering an exceptional primary education. The successful candidate will be an experienced classroom practitioner who can inspire and challenge pupils, foster a love of learning and create a positive, engaging environment in which every child can thrive.

Candidates should hold a recognised teaching qualification and have experience teaching within a primary or prep school setting. They will demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom management skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative team player who is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional development of children. They will work closely with colleagues, parents and pastoral teams to ensure pupils are encouraged, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the School reserves the right to make an earlier appointment should an exceptional candidate be identified.

ABOUT CRANLEIGH ABU DHABI

Located in the heart of Saadiyat Island’s Cultural District, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi embodies the motto Ex Cultu Robur, From Culture Comes Strength. Our award-winning seven-hectare campus is surrounded by world-renowned institutions including the Louvre Abu Dhabi, NYU Abu Dhabi, Berklee College of Music, and the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi.

Our educational philosophy is proudly holistic. Alongside a broad and rigorous academic curriculum, students benefit from a wide range of co-curricular opportunities spanning performing arts, music, visual arts, sport, debate, and activities such as gymnastics, golf, horse riding, and swimming. We believe in developing the whole child, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

To see more of daily life at Cranleigh, we encourage you to explore our social media channels.

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants.

Please note: This job description is a fluid document and may evolve to reflect the needs of our growing school. Additional tasks reasonably deemed appropriate may be required. A full job description will be provided alongside a formal contract offer.