Early Years Teacher

About Al Rabeeh School

Al Rabeeh School is a very well-established, innovative, and highly respected British curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, an Outstanding British Curriculum School (BSO), and rated Very Good in the 2024/2025 ADEK inspection. With 45 years of excellence, the school has built an inspiring culture where staff and students truly flourish, a community where staff and students are happy, engaged, and thriving. Well-known across the city, the school is full every year with a long waiting list, reflecting our strong reputation and high levels of parental trust.

With a strong focus on AI-driven learning, exceptional pastoral care, and our core values of Aspire, Acquire, and Achieve, these values shape everything we do, inspiring our students to aim high, acquire knowledge and skills with purpose, and achieve their full potential in a caring, inclusive environment.

The Al Rabeeh name has been synonymous with high-quality education. As proud members of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), our students and staff benefit from inter-school competitions, tournaments, and a wide range of high-quality professional development opportunities within a strong regional community. Al Rabeeh School is committed to growing leaders from within and is proud of its inclusive environment, where it has over 50 different nationalities across the school. Al Rabeeh School continues to strengthen its reputation as a school of choice for families seeking a balanced, values-driven, and high-quality education.

Al Rabeeh School offers the English National Curriculum alongside Arabic from FS1 to Year 7. We are seeking teachers who are not only skilled but also bring the right mindset, are driven, and are genuinely excited to make a real difference. We want teachers who embody our values, lift the culture around them, and inspire students every single day. The ideal candidate will teach with purpose, collaborate proactively, and embrace challenges as opportunities to grow.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking EYFS teachers who can:

Deliver engaging, play-based, and child-led learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework and the principles of the Curiosity Approach.

Create a nurturing, inspiring, and purposeful environment that encourages exploration, independence, and a love of learning.

Use effective formative assessment strategies to observe, document, and track children’s developmental progress.

Contribute to planning and continuous provision development, collaborating closely with the EYFS team to maintain a high-quality learning environment.

Support the holistic well-being of children and promote the school’s values, routines, and expectations.

Build strong, positive relationships with parents through effective communication on children’s progress, achievements, and next steps.

Participate actively in school events, professional development, and wider school initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must:

Be a fluent English speaker.

Hold a bachelor’s degree in Early Years Education or a relevant subject with PGCE / QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification).

Have experience teaching the English National Curriculum, preferably in an international setting.

Demonstrate strong classroom management skills and commitment to student wellbeing.

Possess excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.

Why Join Us?

We offer an attractive package, including:

Competitive, tax-free salary

Furnished accommodation

Annual return air ticket or allowance

Comprehensive medical insurance and life insurance

End-of-service gratuity

Visa arranged by the school

How to Apply

Complete the application form via the Quick Apply button. Submit:

CV (maximum 2 pages)

A recent professional picture inserted in the right-hand corner of the CV

A scanned degree certificate

Important Notes

The school reserves the right to begin recruitment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Interviews will be conducted in Abu Dhabi or online with the Executive Principal.

Safeguarding Statement

Al Rabeeh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment checks, including identity verification, references, criminal background checks, and child protection screening in line with school and regulatory requirements.