Year 1 - Homeroom Teacher

Pristineschool; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Pristineschool in Dubai is seeking a caring Year 1 Homeroom Teacher to support children's academic, social, and emotional development. The role focuses on creating a safe, inclusive classroom where young learners build foundational skills, curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.

You will work with families and colleagues, uphold safeguarding policies, and participate in team meetings, curriculum planning, and professional development to nourish children's wellbeing and resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant subject with a recognized teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching early primary or Year 1 students.
• Understanding of child development and effective teaching approaches for young learners.
• Ability to plan engaging lessons, differentiate instruction, and support varied learning needs.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, empathy, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• Successful completion of applicable background checks and willingness to meet the school’s safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons aligned with the school curriculum and learning objectives.
• Teach core subjects and support children in developing literacy, numeracy, communication, and independent learning skills.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that respects individual needs, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Monitor and assess students’ progress, maintain accurate records, and provide constructive feedback to students and families.
• Identify learning or wellbeing concerns and collaborate with parents, support staff, and school leaders to address them.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and respectful relationships.
• Maintain clear and regular communication with families about students’ learning and development.
• Participate in team meetings, school events, professional development, and curriculum planning.
• Follow all school policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Safeguarding and child protection: Put students’ safety and welfare first; follow the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies, code of conduct, and reporting procedures; remain alert to signs of abuse, neglect, bullying, or other concerns; report concerns promptly to the designated safeguarding lead; record and share information factually and confidentially through approved channels; maintain appropriate professional boundaries; and never promise a student secrecy when they disclose a concern.
• Complete required safeguarding training and cooperate with any safeguarding inquiries in line with school procedures and applicable laws.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Child development

Relationship-building

Patience

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Year 1 Homeroom Teacher to support children’s academic, social, and emotional development. The successful candidate will create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom where young learners build foundational skills, curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. The teacher will work in partnership with families and colleagues and uphold the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.

Job Responsibility

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons aligned with the school curriculum and learning objectives.
• Teach core subjects and support children in developing literacy, numeracy, communication, and independent learning skills.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that respects individual needs, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Monitor and assess students’ progress, maintain accurate records, and provide constructive feedback to students and families.
• Identify learning or wellbeing concerns and collaborate with parents, support staff, and school leaders to address them.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and respectful relationships.
• Maintain clear and regular communication with families about students’ learning and development.
• Participate in team meetings, school events, professional development, and curriculum planning.
• Follow all school policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Safeguarding and child protection: Put students’ safety and welfare first; follow the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies, code of conduct, and reporting procedures; remain alert to signs of abuse, neglect, bullying, or other concerns; report concerns promptly to the designated safeguarding lead; record and share information factually and confidentially through approved channels; maintain appropriate professional boundaries; and never promise a student secrecy when they disclose a concern.
• Complete required safeguarding training and cooperate with any safeguarding inquiries in line with school procedures and applicable laws.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant subject, with a recognized teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching early primary or Year 1 students is preferred.
• Understanding of child development and effective teaching approaches for young learners.
• Ability to plan engaging lessons, differentiate instruction, and support varied learning needs.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, empathy, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• Successful completion of applicable background checks and willingness to meet the school’s safeguarding requirements.