Assistant Headteacher – Early Years Foundation Stage
Listed on 2026-01-22
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Elementary School, Education Administration, Academic
Overview
Taaleem is 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 references, verification of qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.
Taaleem and DBS Emirates HillsTaaleem, one of the largest education providers in the UAE, celebrates Dubai British School Emirates Hills for our outstanding ratings, awarded by DSIB and BSO. We are a thriving British international school in The Springs area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills delivering high-quality National Curriculum for England education to students aged 3 to 18.
Our mission of “Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve” captures the school’s ethos, where students thrive in a nurturing yet challenging environment to achieve the best possible educational outcomes and flourish as individuals. DBS Emirates Hills is a community of happy, respected and valued staff, students and parents.
20 years of DBS Emirates Hills
DBS Emirates Hills CurriculumOur curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England and adapted to our international context, leading to GCSE, BTEC and GCE A Level courses from Year 10 to Year 13. We offer an extensive and varied Extra-Curricular Activities programme.
Outstanding Assistant Headteacher – Early Years Foundation StageAre you an exceptional Early Years leader ready to make a whole-phase impact?
Have you consistently demonstrated outstanding practice in EYFS and are now ready to influence teaching, learning and leadership across the Foundation Stage?
If so, this rare and exciting Assistant Headteacher – EYFS opportunity at Dubai British School Emirates Hills could be the next defining step in your leadership journey.
What we’re looking for- A proven track record of outstanding EYFS practice and leadership
- Deep knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and a passion for inspiring high-quality teaching and learning
- Strong skills in coaching, mentoring and developing staff, including Year Leaders and teachers
- Expertise in using assessment and data to drive improvement, including for SEND learners
- A strategic, proactive mindset with the ability to lead school improvement at pace
- Wonderful children who are curious, confident and eager to learn
- A forward-thinking Primary Leadership Team that values collaboration and professional trust
- World-class professional learning and leadership development opportunities
- Outstanding, purpose-built EYFS facilities that support excellence in early learning
- The opportunity to shape the strategic direction of EYFS within a highly regarded British curriculum school
Are you ready to lead with vision, inspire excellence and make a lasting difference in Early Years education?
Apply now and join us at Dubai British School Emirates Hills to lead outstanding learning from the very start.
Professional RequirementsDue to KHDA regulations, we only employ individuals with approved teacher status as well as a degree in their teaching subject area.
- High Quality Degree in FS/Primary Teaching (Must be MOFA Attested).
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (Must be MOFA Attested).
- Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in the National Curriculum for England in the UK or UAE.
- The ability to quickly adapt to a fast-paced international, multicultural and demanding environment.
- An individual with confidence and a proven track record of outstanding results.
- Cleared Police and Safeguarding Background Checks.
What we offer
Taaleem provides a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package including an attractive tax-free salary, medical insurance, and an annual flight allowance. To support international teaching staff arrivals, accommodation is offered, or a housing rental allowance is provided. As part of the Taaleem Group, you will also qualify for corporate discounts with many service providers in Dubai.
Beyond package benefits, student and staff wellbeing is central to our ethos at DBS Emirates Hills. We know that to facilitate great teaching we need to satisfy the needs of our teachers, both personally and professionally. By joining the DBS Emirates Hills…
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