Job Title:
Early Years Teacher
Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary Range and Package Details:
- 9,000 – 11,000 AED per month tax-free salary
- Accommodation provided
- Annual return flights
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Tuition places for up to two dependents
Start Date:
As soon as possible
About the School:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well regarded British curriculum international school in the heart of Dubai. The school is committed to delivering an exceptional Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) experience, nurturing the curiosity, creativity, and confidence of its youngest learners within a structured and caring British curriculum framework. With high standards at its core and a genuine belief in the potential of every child, this is a school where dedicated Early Years practitioners can truly make their mark. The school community is warm, collaborative, and deeply committed to both student and staff wellbeing, making it an environment where teachers thrive alongside the children they teach.
About Dubai:
Dubai is one of the world’s most dynamic and exciting cities, offering an unparalleled quality of life for international professionals. With year-round sunshine, world-class infrastructure, tax-free salaries, and a vibrant expat community, it’s easy to see why so many educators choose Dubai as their base. From stunning beaches and desert adventures to globally renowned dining, shopping, and culture, life outside the classroom here is as enriching as the work inside it. Dubai is also one of the safest cities in the world, making it a particularly attractive destination for teachers relocating with families.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Studies, PGCE, or equivalent
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent professional certification
- Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly welcomed to apply
- Experience delivering the British Curriculum is highly desirable, particularly within an EYFS setting
Essential Skills:
To succeed in this role, you will be a passionate and dedicated Early Years practitioner who places the child at the centre of everything you do. You will have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and the ability to create stimulating, inclusive, and nurturing learning environments. Strong communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues alike are essential, as is the ability to plan creatively and assess meaningfully. You will be adaptable, reflective, and genuinely enthusiastic about the enormous impact that high quality Early Years education has on a child’s long term development. Experience in an international or multicultural setting is an advantage, though not essential.
Safeguarding Skills and Qualities Required for International Teachers:
The welfare and safety of children is the highest priority in this role and within this school community. All applicants must demonstrate a clear commitment to safeguarding and child protection, including an understanding of their responsibilities under relevant frameworks and policies. You will be expected to maintain professional boundaries at all times, respond appropriately to concerns, and contribute actively to a culture of safety and vigilance. Experience working within a safer recruitment environment and familiarity with international child protection frameworks will be viewed favourably. All successful candidates will be subject to thorough background checks prior to appointment.
Who we are – chk Education
chk Education is a leading boutique search firm specialising in the recruitment of exceptional education professionals for international schools. We work closely with schools and candidates to create successful, long-term appointments, providing a personalised and professional approach throughout the recruitment process.
Our team has extensive experience supporting teachers and leaders seeking international opportunities and works with a carefully selected network of schools across global destinations.
Interested candidates should email:
rachael@chkeducation.com
If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking to secure an international teaching position, please reach out to Rachael with your preferences and she will be able to explore other opportunities with you.
Due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
In some of the countries where our client schools operate, there are upper age restrictions related to the issuance of visas and work permits. If you have any questions regarding this, please don’t hesitate to ask.
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 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.
