Early Years Homeroom Teacher

Job description / Role

Job overview

Uptown International School (UIS) is a leading educational institution located in the vibrant city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We are dedicated to providing a high-quality international education that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and global citizenship among our diverse student body.

Position: Early Childhood Teacher
Contract type: Permanent
Position type: Teacher
Curriculum: IB PYP
Education stage: Early Years
Subject area: Early Childhood Education

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Teacher to join our team. This position is ideal for individuals who have graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education with a specialism in Early Childhood or related field. As an Early Years Teacher at UIS, you will be responsible for creating engaging lesson plans, fostering a positive learning environment, and supporting the holistic development of students in line with the IB PYP curriculum. Although we are an IB school, teachers from other curriculums are encouraged to apply.

Skills and qualifications

• Minimum qualification of Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and PGCE with QTS or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team

Values and attitudes

At UIS, we value educators who demonstrate:

• A growth mindset and willingness to learn from experiences
• Respect for cultural diversity and inclusivity
• Passion for nurturing young minds
• Commitment to professional development

If you meet the minimum qualifications outlined above and share our values as an educational institution committed to excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an Early Years Teacher at Uptown International School.

Safeguarding statement:
Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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 to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.