EYFS Key Stage 1 Teacher
Job description
We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic EYFS / Key Stage 1 teacher who understands the importance of learning through play for an August 2026 start. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player and comfortable working hard to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment. They will play a key role in shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning in our Pre-Prep students, using continuous provision to enhance their growth and development.
The school
Cheltenham Muscat opened in September 2021 and is Oman’s first, premium, British school, for boys and girls aged 3 to 18. Set on an outstanding state-of-the-art campus, students and teachers at Cheltenham Muscat benefit from world-class facilities for both academic and co-curricular learning as well as strong support from our partner school Cheltenham College, who have been providing exceptional education for students for over 180 years.
The person
We are looking for a committed teacher who is passionate about their work and motivated by the opportunity to inspire our wonderful students. The successful candidate will have high expectations of themselves and their students, both in the classroom and beyond, with a positive outlook and the ability to build strong relationships with all members of our school community.
Please note that candidates must have at least 3 full years of relevant teaching experience in order to obtain a work permit to teach in Oman.
Person specification
Commitment to high standards, inclusive education and high expectations of all students
Ability to inspire colleagues and pupils
Commitment to raising the achievement and standards of pupils
A good team player
Able to work positively and effectively with students, parents, outside agencies and colleagues
Exemplary communication skills in English, both verbal and written
Flexible, inclusive and pragmatic style
High level interpersonal skills
Confident and articulate in communicating with others
Understand and utilise the concept of continuous provision, ensuring that resources are available to support children’s learning and development throughout the day
Possess good organisational skills, manage time efficiently
Ability to show good cultural understanding and differentiation between students from various backgrounds and ability
School values and ethos
To actively promote the school’s vision and values through participation in all areas of school life
To support the school’s commitment to provide all-round outstanding education for students
To always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge students
To have the highest aspirations for all students, both in and out of the classroom
To offer excellent pastoral care for all students
To respect and support Omani culture
Safeguarding responsibilities
To comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure that any safeguarding concerns are reported in line with policy
To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing
To engage fully in all safeguarding training as required
Curriculum development, planning and review
Have in place thorough curriculum planning with details of learning objectives and approaches to cover these
Plan for continuous provision to enable students to guide their own learning as appropriate
To ensure that curriculum planning is broad, balanced and challenging
To ensure that long term, medium term and short-term planning is complete in accordance with the school’s curriculum policy
Teaching and learning
To deliver a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum
To facilitate high quality learning, providing students the opportunity to achieve their potential
To deliver well-planned, engaging and creative lessons ensuring needs of all students are met
To ensure lessons in the department are differentiated appropriately, using approaches that enable every student to access the learning and make excellent progress
To demonstrate excellent subject knowledge
To set students challenging targets and to draw upon varied strategies, resources and technologies to support students in achieving them
Develop and implement engaging activities that promote learning through play, fostering children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development
Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children feel confident to explore and learn
School and subject promotion
To participate fully in the co-curricular and school activity programme
To attend specific marketing events such as open days at the direction of the principal
Professional standards
To attend assemblies, parents’ evenings, school functions and other staff meetings as directed by the senior leadership team
To recognise the importance of being an exemplary role model to all children within the school
To maintain high standards of professional behaviour in accordance with the school ethos, including timekeeping and personal presentation
To take personal responsibility for evaluating and reflecting upon your teaching in order to continually develop and improve your practice
To always maintain professional and productive relationships with colleagues
To fulfil any reasonable additional responsibilities as requested by the executive principal
Package details
The post attracts a competitive salary and benefits package appropriate for the experience, skills and personal circumstances of the successful candidate and will include:
A competitive, annual tax-free salary
An end of service gratuity payment
Start and end of contract flights
Annual return flight allowance
Tuition fee concession at Cheltenham Muscat (if applicable)
Medical insurance
Visa costs
Application process
In order to apply, please download an application form from the relevant job advertisement. After considering the details of the candidate information pack, job description and person specification, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified and interviews arranged accordingly. Early application is advised as the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.
Safeguarding and inclusion
Cheltenham Muscat is committed to the highest standards of child protection and expects all staff to share this commitment to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every student.
At Cheltenham Muscat, we are committed to fostering a school community where every individual is treated with respect, dignity and fairness. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bias of any kind, and actively promote equity and inclusion in all aspects of school life, including recruitment, teaching, learning and co-curricular activities. We celebrate diversity of background, perspective and experience, and are continuously working to ensure that our policies, practices and culture enable every member of our community – students, staff and families – to feel valued, supported and able to thrive.