Head of EYFS
Newlands School
United Arab Emirates
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 04-12-2024
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2024
Job overview
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Position: Head of EYFS
Location: UAE
Start Date: December 2024
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of EYFS to join our well-established and growing school in the Middle East. The successful candidate will lead the Early Years Foundation Stage department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning in alignment with the EYFS framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operations of the EYFS department.
- Implement and monitor EYFS curriculum and development plans.
- Lead and manage a team of early years educators, providing professional development and support.
- Foster a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for young learners.
- Engage effectively with parents, staff, and the wider school community.
- Drive continuous improvement in line with best practices and regulatory standards.
Requirements:
- Proven leadership experience within an EYFS or Early Years setting.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in early childhood education.
- Recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, B.Ed, or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and early childhood development.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- International experience is preferred but not essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and committed professional to shape the future of our EYFS provision. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as ongoing professional development.
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About Newlands School
- Newlands School
- Al-Warqa
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
Newlands School Dubai enables every child to achieve their potential. Students gain an excellent quality British education in a values-based, internationally-minded environment so that they may understand, contribute to, and succeed in an ever-developing and competitive world
Our vision is for the school to provide:
- Opportunity and challenge
- A commitment to continuous improvement
- A route to university and lifelong learning
Our Promise to Parents
Newlands School is internationally focused and attentive to every child. Our parents feel valued and well informed about their child’s strengths and the progress they make. Our children are challenged and cared for, as we support them through their individual journey.
We promise our children and parents:
- Personal care and attention
- Smaller classes
- Modern teaching methods
- Subject strengths
- Creative learning opportunities
- Opportunities for risk-taking
- An understanding of the culture and heritage of Dubai
- A culture of tolerance and respect
- To find every child’s strengths
Our Approach
The school’s approach is guided by research and experience of best educational practices. Evidence has shown that students learn best when they have home, peer, teacher and school support that is focused, accountable, sustained in quality, supported by data and aligned with the student’s ambition to achieve. This is the fundamental approach that drives success in our school.
The school considers its role in Dubai is to provide parents and students with:
- A great education that enables each student to make the most of their potential and strengths
- A route to high academic achievement and all-round character development
- First class teaching that motivates and engages learners
- An international outlook that encourages innovation and resilience
- A school where they are always welcome and where they will be positively engaged
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