EYFS Teacher - New Role

EYFS Class Teacher Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The role of the EYFS Class Teacher is to plan, teach and assess EYFS education lessons that encourage pupils to develop their physical, social, and emotional skills while achieving their full potential. The teacher must set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils, fostering a positive attitude towards physical activity and overall well-being. As a qualified educator, the EYFS Class Teacher will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons that cater to diverse abilities, build pupils’ confidence, and equip them with essential physical and teamwork skills. With experience teaching EYFS, the teacher will ensure age-appropriate activities that support motor skill development and introduce young learners to the joy of movement. Proficiency in teaching swimming is essential, as the teacher will play a pivotal role in helping pupils build water confidence, develop swimming techniques, and understand water safety. They will work closely with colleagues to support school initiatives, including subject leadership, extracurricular activities, and inter-school competitions, promoting teamwork and school spirit. The role requires empathy, initiative, and a proactive attitude to create a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and motivated to grow. Additionally, the teacher will adapt their strategies to accommodate pupils with English as an additional language, ensuring equity and inclusion. The EYFS Class Teacher will contribute significantly to fostering a culture of excellence, encouraging lifelong engagement in physical activity, and supporting the school’s overall development.

About the School:

Aspen Heights British School (AHBS) is an ambitious and high-achieving British International School on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Families choose our school because we focus on three core aims:

1. Positive relationships and respectful communication are the building blocks of our school.
2. Purposeful, engaging, and meaningful learning is at the heart of our work.
3. We support all children to make remarkable progress by personalising their learning opportunities.

We are delighted you are considering a position in our supportive, hardworking team.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

● PGCE or equivalent.
● Minimum of two years of school experience as a EYFS Class Teacher.

Competencies:

● Good oral and written communication skills
● Willing attitude to be a part of the school team
● Strong sense of professionalism
● Safeguarding and welfare of children
● Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form
● A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills
● Behaviour management

Attributes:

● Empathetic listener
● Integrity and confidentiality
● Internationally minded
● Emotional intelligence
● Intercultural awareness, creative
● Flexible and a can-do attitude

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references, and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous ten years of employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.