Job title
Early Years Homeroom Teacher
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary range and package details
- Salary: AED 13,000 – 14,000 per month, inclusive
- 50% discount on tuition
- Medical insurance
- Annual flights
Start date
January 2027
About the school
Our client is a well-regarded international school in the heart of Dubai, offering a British education built on the National Curriculum for England. The school takes a whole-child approach, placing wellbeing and character development at the centre of everything it does. Learning is thematic and connected across subjects, so children see how ideas link together and stay curious and engaged.
The Early Years setting caters for children aged 3 to 5 and is warm, nurturing and well resourced. Children learn through purposeful play and hands-on exploration, both in bright classrooms and in dedicated outdoor spaces such as gardens and play areas. Multi-sensory learning environments and specialist spaces help bring learning to life.
The school is modern and technology-enabled, with digital tools used thoughtfully to enhance teaching. Alongside the core curriculum, pupils enjoy a range of co-curricular activities, and the school is committed to inclusion so that every child is supported to thrive. The school community is friendly, diverse and international, with families and staff from many nationalities. Teachers enjoy a collaborative culture and opportunities for professional growth.
Life in Dubai
Dubai is one of the world’s most dynamic and welcoming cities, and a popular choice for teachers who want career growth alongside a great lifestyle. Teachers enjoy year-round sunshine, a tax-free salary and one of the safest urban environments in the world, and English is widely spoken, which makes settling in easy. More than 200 nationalities live in the city, so there is a large, friendly expat community and plenty of ways to make new friends.
Beaches, desert adventures, world-class dining, shopping and entertainment are all on the doorstep, along with parks, waterfronts and family attractions. Dubai blends Emirati heritage with a cosmopolitan, forward-looking outlook, with traditional souks, museums and cultural districts sitting alongside striking modern architecture. As a major global hub, it also makes weekend breaks and holidays across Asia, Europe and Africa easy to plan. The cooler months, from roughly October to April, are perfect for outdoor living.
Required qualifications
- A recognised Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related subject
- A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, PGDE, QTS or equivalent)
- Early Years / EYFS teaching experience
Essential skills
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and play-based, child-led learning
- A nurturing, patient and enthusiastic approach to working with young children
- Skill in planning engaging, purposeful, hands-on lessons and in observing and assessing learning
- Confidence using technology to enhance learning
- Excellent communication skills, including building positive relationships with parents and colleagues
- A collaborative team player who contributes to the wider life of the school
- A genuine commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
How to apply
Interested candidates should email:
coleen@chkeducation.com
Due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
chk Education utilises safer recruitment procedures to ensure compliance with child protection requirements in all employment processes. The policies for safer recruitment are aligned with best practice and the International Taskforce for Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject, but not limited to various background and security checks including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.
