EYFS Teacher for August 2026

Dubai Heights Academy

Dubai Heights Academy offers a friendly and inviting work environment. Situated in the Al Barsha South region of Dubai, we are excited to invite new team members to join us.

Established in 2017, our school provides a dynamic, inclusive, and exceptional education to an international student body from FS1 to Year 12 (2025-2026) and is set to expand organically to Year 13.

Our modern campus features dedicated buildings for each educational phase, alongside a 380-seat auditorium. Students can enjoy three temperature-controlled swimming pools, fully-equipped science and computer labs, specialized facilities for art, design technology, music, and drama, a library, two multipurpose sports halls, a full-sized football pitch, various outdoor play areas, and a spacious canteen. Spanning 292,000 square feet, our campus now includes three buildings for each educational phase, with the recent addition of a new secondary building launched in August 2025, marking our most ambitious endeavor to date.

Dubai Heights Academy delivers a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of our students, grounded in the National Curriculum for England while adapting to local requirements. The curriculum is enriched with Arabic language, Islamic Studies, Moral Education, and Social Studies. Additionally, we have partnered with MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) to create and implement a tailored AI (artificial intelligence) project-based program for secondary students and an early language initiative using social robots for primary students, enhancing our broad and balanced curriculum. Our guiding philosophy, encapsulated in our ethos ‘Every Child, Every Mind and Everybody matters,’ emphasizes our belief that every student deserves the highest quality education, regardless of their background or abilities.

Job Overview

Dubai Heights Academy is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher with a solid understanding of their subject area, who can help foster continuous improvement in student achievement and progress.

We expect our candidates to be highly qualified, self-driven, adaptable, creative, and eager to contribute to a team dedicated to academic excellence.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A B.Ed. or a degree with a PGCE / PGDE or equivalent, along with a strong grasp of the Early Years Framework

• A minimum of 3 years of experience with the National Curriculum for England

In return, we offer:

• A positive and innovative educational culture backed by students, staff, parents, and governors

• A collaborative and supportive staff environment that fosters teamwork and unity

• A Senior Leadership team focused on creating the best possible environment and outcomes for both staff and students

Our Compensation and Benefits package (where applicable) includes:

• Competitive tax-free salary

• Accommodation allowance

• Annual flight allowance

• Medical insurance coverage

• Discounted tuition fees for up to two children

• End of service gratuity in accordance with UAE Labour Law

Interviews may be conducted at Dubai Heights Academy or online if an in-person meeting is not feasible. The application deadline is as stated, but interviews may occur before this date, so early applications are encouraged.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those shortlisted will be contacted. Successful candidates will commence their positions in August 2026 and will participate in a brief induction program.

Safeguarding Statement

Dubai Heights Academy is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees to share this commitment. All new staff members will undergo enhanced pre-employment checks, which include identity verification, criminal background checks (from your home country or country of residence), qualification verification (attestation), and employment checks that explore any gaps in employment history, along with at least two satisfactory professional references that will be confirmed. Additional personal documents may be required, such as degrees and marriage certificates. A comprehensive checklist will be provided to successful candidates.