Early Years Teacher - British Curriculum

Job Title EYFS Teacher

Location Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Salary Range and Package Details This is a remarkable opportunity offering a salary scale commensurate with years of experience. The package includes:

• Competitive salary scale based on years of experience
• Furnished school housing
• Annual flights
• Comprehensive medical cover

Start Date August 2026

About the School Few schools anywhere in the world can claim to be genuinely rewriting the rulebook - Sherborne Jeddah can. Opened in September 2025, this ambitious British international school brings together the weight of a 475-year-old educational legacy and the energy of a school determined to do things differently. Built in proud partnership with Sherborne School in Dorset - one of the UK's most celebrated and historically significant independent institutions, with roots stretching back to 1550 - Sherborne Jeddah occupies a stunning, purpose-built campus equipped with cutting-edge facilities designed to inspire every learner who walks through the door.
The Early Years programme at Sherborne Jeddah is anchored in the English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, delivered through a rich tapestry of play-based, child-led experiences that honour the unique pace and curiosity of every young learner. Rather than rushing children towards outcomes, the philosophy here is to slow down, tune in, and create the conditions in which children can discover who they are and what they are capable of. The result is an Early Years environment that feels as joyful as it does purposeful- entirely in keeping with the Sherborne tradition of nurturing the whole child.

Could This Be You? This role will resonate with an Early Years practitioner who understands, at a fundamental level, that the first years of education are not simply a preparation for what comes next - they are extraordinary and valuable in their own right. You will be someone who listens as much as you lead, who crafts environments with real intentionality, and who finds genuine fulfilment in those quiet moments when a child makes a connection for the very first time. You are calm, creative, and deeply committed - and the idea of joining a school community like Sherborne Jeddah, one that is still finding its shape and invites you to leave your mark on it, genuinely excites you.

Jeddah - A City Snapshot Perched on the edge of the Red Sea, Jeddah is a city that surprises and delights in equal measure. Saudi Arabia's most cosmopolitan and forward-thinking urban centre, it blends a richly layered history - including a UNESCO World Heritage old town - with a rapidly evolving contemporary identity. New restaurants, cultural venues, and leisure destinations are emerging all the time, and the city's waterfront is one of the most striking in the region. For international teachers, life here offers real quality - comfortable housing, a sociable expat community, easy access to the sea, and the extraordinary wider landscape of Saudi Arabia on the doorstep.

Required Qualifications

• A degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a closely related subject
• A recognised UK teaching qualification (QTS or PGCE) with an Early Years specialism - essential
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience within EYFS
• A strong working knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development
• Previous experience in an international school is desirable but not essential

Essential Skills

• Skilled and imaginative delivery of the EYFS framework through play-based, child-centred pedagogy
• A thorough understanding of early childhood development and the ability to translate careful observation into purposeful, individualised planning
• A talent for designing learning environments - indoors and outdoors - that invite exploration, creativity, and independent thinking
• Confident assessment practice, with the ability to track each child's journey and communicate progress meaningfully to families
• An instinctive warmth and the ability to build the kind of trusting relationships that help very young children feel safe enough to flourish
• Exceptional communication skills, with a particular sensitivity towards families navigating their child's first experience of school
• A habit of honest reflection and a genuine appetite for professional learning and development
• The cultural intelligence and adaptability to work with confidence in a diverse and international school community
• A generous, collegiate spirit and a readiness to play an active part in school life beyond the classroom

  Safeguarding Skills and Qualities Required for International Teachers The welfare and safety of every student is the highest priority at Sherborne Jeddah. All candidates must demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice in an international context. We are looking for professionals who:

  • Understand and uphold robust child protection policies and procedures
  • Communicate concerns clearly and act appropriately when a student's welfare may be at risk
  • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students at all times
  • Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in safeguarding contexts across different international settings
  • Are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for every child

  All successful applicants will be subject to thorough background checks, including references, verification of qualifications, and overseas criminal record checks in line with international safeguarding standards.

  Interested candidates should send their CV to