Early Years - Rising 3s Teacher - November 2024

Uptown International School is an accredited, leading IB World School located in Mirdif, Dubai. We are recruiting for an engaging , fully-qualified Pre-School /Rising 3s Teacher to join our specialist Early Years provision, Immediate Start. 

Uptown International School

Uptown is a truly international, IB World School that serves our whole community. We provide a world-class education and expect excellent educational outcomes. This provides for a stimulating environment, where hard work and commitment are rewarded. We are committed to continuous improvement as individuals and as a school. If you want to join us on that journey, make a genuine difference to children’s lives and become a better teacher then please read on! We are proud to be one of few IB continuum schools in the UAE and uphold the IB philosophy in all that we do. The result is a community of students, parents and staff that are highly supportive of the aims of the school and work together to maximise opportunities for all. A strong focus on professional development and world-class facilities allow Uptown teachers to be imaginative and innovative when delivering the curriculum.

The Role

Pre-School/Rising 3s Teacher 

We are seeking a fully-qualified Pre-School/Rising 3sTeacher to join the Specialist Early Years provision with Immediate effect. Candidates need to be enthusiastic about teaching their subject to students in an inclusive school setting. 

We are looking for someone who is passionate about international education, creative in their thinking and a student of learning. The successful candidate will also be adaptable, motivated by challenge and an excellent and engaging classroom practitioner. The successful candidate must have a proven track record teaching children aged 2-3 years. 

Taaleem

We are part of the Taaleem group of schools. Taaleem is the second largest provider of education in the region and a group that has an absolute focus on education. As a Taaleem teacher, you will join one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which means ‘education’ in Arabic) was established in 2004 and now has over 9,000 students attending our ten international schools and pre-schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Taaleem is also one of the Middle East’s leading IB workshop providers for PYP, MYP, DP and CP. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.

What do we look for?

• Either Bachelor’s Degree in Education, PGCE / QTS, or an equivalent qualification specifically with Early Childhood Specialism
• Previous experience of teaching children aged 2-3 years
• Experience of using effective differentiation and assessment techniques 
• Experience of teaching IB programmes is an added advantage however not essential

What we offer

We are committed to developing our staff and run regular professional development workshops to ensure that our teachers are equipped to provide students with the best possible educational experience. 

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, private medical insurance

Taaleem and Uptown School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all appropriate checks will be made during the recruitment process.