Early Years Teacher

Jebel Ali School is seeking an engaging, qualified Early Years Teacher, from August 2022.

Jebel Ali School, Dubai (JAS) 

The school first opened its doors to Primary students in 1977 and has provided the children of Dubai with an outstanding education for over 40 years. In 2016, the school moved to a fabulous new campus in the Damac Hills area of the city and is now open to Students from FS1 to Year 11. In September 2021 the school welcomed its first Sixth Form students.  

Our campus contains state of the art facilities including a standalone Foundation Unit, Primary and Secondary Schools as well as some of the most impressive sports facilities in the city. Known and admired as the original Dubai community school, the school currently has 1,240 students on roll of whom approximately 46% are British/Irish with an additional 53 nationalities represented. Jebel Ali School follows the English National Curriculum to GCSE and ‘A’ Levels. 

The school is inclusive and accepts a wide ability range with the vast majority of students and parents taking pride in, and fully supporting, the school. Our students leave us with confidence, strong interpersonal skills and with sufficient adaptability, resilience and understanding to be successful in the world of both today and tomorrow. 

Requirements 

The successful applicant will:   

• Be a qualified Early Years / Primary Teacher with appropriate teaching qualification (i.e. B.Ed. and/or PGCE)  
• A full working knowledge of The National Curriculum for England / EYFS Curriculum and its associated assessment practices   
• Possess recent successful experience of teaching FS1-FS2 in a reputable primary school setting   
• Possess a strong focus on the pastoral care of children, understanding the balance between academic and social progress and support, as well as the ability to identify safeguarding concerns. 
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a positive approach to both individual and collaborative professional development. 

What We Offer 

We are committed to developing our staff and run regular professional development workshops to ensure our senior leaders are equipped to provide students with the best possibly educational experience. 

The successful applicant will receive:   

• An attractive tax-free salary   
• Private medical insurance for self and family   
• Up to two free child places within selected Taaleem schools   
• Annual flight allowance for self and family   
• Great corporate discounts with many service providers in the UAE   
• Most importantly they will have an opportunity to join one of the largest, and arguably most successful British curriculum schools in the UAE to assist our students to take their place in shaping the world.  

Taaleem 

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 9,000 students attending our 11 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 IBCP. We began training in 2009 and have enrolled over 3500 participants to date. 

We recruit the very best international teachers and leaders who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents. 

To apply, please submit your application via TES and upload an up-to-date CV to accompany your application.  

Jebel Ali School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. The successful candidate will be subject to relevant national police checks.