Early Years Teacher

Early Years Teacher to start in August 2025

The Sultan’s School is looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Teacher to start in August 2025.

Please contact Penny Kontopyrghou Senior Business Director when you apply to discuss your application or if you have any questions email  penny.kontopyrghou@hays.com

Penny has recently visited the school and met with the leadership team.

Having worked with this prestigious school placing teachers there since 2011 she can answer any questions that you may have, so please do email.

Interviews will be held in central London on Wednesday 11th December.

Applications will be held as soon as possible.

Early applications are encouraged.

The Sultan's School was founded in 1977 and is a co-educational school offering a bilingual Arabic-English holistic education from early childhood to pre-university.

The is a unique and precious school, which has exceptionally strong links with its alumni, as well as the support of the wider community.

The campus is one of the largest in the world, and includes a beautiful, homely residential area for staff and their families.

We are surrounded by greenery and space.

The school has a strong sense of tradition and remains true to its mission of providing a broad and balanced education of the highest quality.

We are looking for teachers who are passionate about their chosen area of expertise, who are open-minded and dedicated to making a substantial difference to the lives of our students.

This is more than a 'stepping stone' but a chance to give your career lasting meaning and a sense of deep professional satisfaction.

Key features of the school:

Staff retention rates are exceptionally high (97% this academic year), and we are looking for the very best educators who will make a lasting difference to the lives of our students.

Our scholarship programme is a unique and treasured part of the school - we award full bursaries for boarders from around Oman, who in turn make a substantial and lasting contribution to the country.

The school is the largest IB Diploma cohort in The Sultanate of Oman

Our facilities are exceptional, and include a dedicated IB centre, brand-new Kindgergarten Building, state-of-the art design and technology provision and a world-class stadium

There is an active staff social association

Exceptional training opportunities for staff

The teaching week covers five days, Sunday to Thursday, core hours are 7.30am to 3.30pm. A reasonable allocation of non-contact time is provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• To deliver good/outstanding practice on a consistent basis as detailed in the Teaching and Learning Policy.
• To create a welcoming, attractive and well-organised environment that is conducive to learning.
• In conjunction with all staff within their year group, to help in the planning of programmes of work that ensure all children have similar and relevant/appropriate learning opportunities across specific Areas of Learning and which incorporates necessary skills progression and is presented to all stakeholders through SharePoint.
• To help ensure that pupils experience an educational programme that is personalised to the particular needs identified through a robust assessment system and accessed through SharePoint.
• To contribute to, in conjunction with Academic Coordinators, the updating of planning and progression of skills within each Area of Learning.
• To formulate and implement, in conjunction with other colleagues, Whole School and Primary policies.

• To develop high levels of student independence, leading to greater awareness of where development is necessary to understand their own progress and be able to assess next steps.
• To ensure that student achievement matches or exceeds agreed target levels and to implement strategies and interventions when issues arise.

We offer a competitive tax free package

Free accommodation onsite accommodation

Utilities contribution only

Free schooling – 2 children

Medical cover

Airfares

Excellent CPD for personal development

Free lunch on school days

To apply

Please email your up to date CV and supporting statement explaining why you are suitable for the position to  penny.kontopyrghou@hays.com

Your CV should include references including Principal / Head Teacher and line manager from the last 2-3 years.

Please note for VISA purposes applicants must hold a recognised teaching qualification (B.Ed, PGCE, QTS, GTP or national equivalent) and have a minimum of two years teaching experience post qualification.

The deadline for applications will be Sunday 24th November

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and interviews will take place via SKYPE, Zoom or Teams and then in central London on Wednesday 11th December.

Please DO NOT email the school directly.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.