Teacher of Early Years

Al Rabeeh School is eager to recruit an exceptional, passionate, and resilient Early Years classroom teacher who is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and joyful learning atmosphere that encourages children to play, explore, inquire, and engage. The position is available for immediate commencement.

Established in 1979, the Al Rabeeh name is well-respected across the city for its commitment to quality education and pastoral care. This long-standing primary school boasts an excellent reputation within the Abu Dhabi community, with consistent growth in enrollment reflecting the dedication of its teaching staff and the support of effective Senior and Middle Leaders.

As a founding school of a growing network of schools and academies within the Royal Group, Al Rabeeh is devoted to being among the top providers of education in the Emirate.

The classrooms of Al Rabeeh School are filled with happy students, while enthusiastic educators encourage, challenge, and engage learners through a curriculum that epitomizes excellence. This caring, welcoming, family-oriented environment fosters partnerships between parents and teachers, striving together with our students to create meaningful, memorable learning experiences and inspiring achievements. It is a privilege to contribute to the development of Al Rabeeh students within a school that emphasizes kindness, tolerance, and respect.

Al Rabeeh has effectively implemented Distance Learning for all children from Nursery to Year Seven. Recently, the school received an Outstanding rating from the ADEK Distance Learning inspection and was honored as a Distance Learning Pilot School.

We seek the finest educators capable of delivering our curriculum in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Al Rabeeh School is affiliated with the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and is dedicated to the professional development and continuing education programs offered by BSME.

Role of EYFS Teachers

EYFS teachers play a crucial role at Al Rabeeh School, establishing the essential foundations for students' skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm for learning in subsequent year groups. The ideal candidate will resonate with the ethos and values of Al Rabeeh, which has a diverse student body comprising a high percentage of Emirati/Arab and international students. The 52 nationalities represented in our school allow us to acknowledge diversity respectfully and celebrate cultural norms and values.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge of the EYFS
• Ability to cultivate a dynamic learning environment
• Familiarity with current UK educational initiatives and developments
• A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
• Capability to support creative learning and develop 21st-century learning environments and innovation skills
• Proficiency in using IT to enhance and extend students' learning experiences
• Experience in utilizing data from internal assessments, standardized tests, and external assessments to monitor student progress
• Experience teaching EAL students is desirable but not mandatory

Successful Applicant Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (UK), PGCE in Early Years/Primary Education, or a Degree in Education (Early Years/Primary Education)
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience in Early Years education
• Proven ability and confidence to teach children aged 3-5
• A passport from an English-speaking country

Compensation

• Competitive salary (tax-free)
• A limited contract
• Furnished accommodation (including utilities)
• Annual return airfare or allowance
• Medical insurance coverage
• End-of-service gratuity
• Visa arrangements handled by the school

Interested applicants should complete the application form on the WhatSchool platform.

Please attach a CV not exceeding two pages, along with a recent photograph and a scanned copy of your degree certificate.