Job Description
Summary:
Nursery Teacher EYFS job opportunity in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Passionate educators sought.
About the School:
The school is dedicated to providing a happy, nurturing, and warm environment where quality learning takes place and the needs of each individual child are fulfilled. It fosters a strong sense of community and values the development of the whole child.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Teacher EYFS to join our team and create a vibrant, inclusive learning environment aligned with the UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. This role offers the opportunity to inspire, nurture, and support young learners in a multicultural and international setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and age-appropriate lessons based on the EYFS curriculum.
- Promote a balance of adult-led and child-initiated learning.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, including EAL and SEND pupils.
- Embed early literacy and numeracy through phonics programmes such as Jolly Phonics or Letters and Sounds.
- Observe, assess, and document children’s development using platforms like Tapestry.
- Use assessments to plan personalised next steps and track progress.
- Create a stimulating, safe, and inclusive environment both indoors and outdoors.
- Encourage positive behaviour, emotional well-being, and social development.
- Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues.
- Collaborate effectively with teaching assistants and other staff members.
- Participate in parent meetings, open days, school events, and extracurricular activities.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- UK-recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE with QTS or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching within the EYFS.
- Strong understanding of the EYFS statutory framework and British curriculum expectations.
Preferred
- Experience in international or bilingual school settings.
- Paediatric First Aid certification.
- Familiarity with phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc or Jolly Phonics.
- Proficiency with digital assessment tools like Tapestry.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.