EYFS Lead/Citizens School, Dubai, UAE

• Lead the design and implementation of the EYFS curriculum, ensuring alignment with the UK EYFS framework and KHDA expectations for high-quality early years education.
• Work closely with the FS1 and FS2 teaching teams to develop engaging, child-centered learning experiences that support early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth.
• Ensure that the curriculum promotes inclusivity, well-being, and readiness for Key Stage 1, incorporating UAE educational values.

• Collaborate with the Senior Leader for Quality Assurance of Teaching and Learning to ensure consistency and progression in EYFS teaching practices.
• Support FS1 and FS2 teachers in lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
• Provide guidance on inquiry-based and play-based learning strategies that enhance engagement and independent exploration.

• Ensure robust assessment practices are embedded within the EYFS curriculum, tracking children’s progress through observations, formative assessments, and developmental milestones.
• Use assessment data to inform teaching strategies and interventions, ensuring each child meets or exceeds early learning goals.
• Work with teachers to maintain high-quality learning journals and reports for parents via Toddle or other communication platforms.

• Engage in reflective practices and self-evaluation to drive continuous improvement in EYFS provision, in line with KHDA’s inspection framework.
• Conduct regular learning walks, lesson observations, and professional development sessions to ensure high standards of teaching and learning.
• Provide feedback to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and contribute to whole-school strategic planning for early years education

• Foster a strong partnership with parents to ensure transparent communication about their child’s development and learning experiences.
• Organize parent workshops, open days, and interactive learning sessions to strengthen home-school collaboration.
• Promote Citizens School’s vision of personalized and innovative learning through community involvement and engagement initiatives..

• Works closely with FS1 and FS2 teachers to implement the EYFS curriculum effectively.
• Collaborates with the Senior Leader for Quality Assurance – Fareeha.
• Supports Learning Coordinators and early years mentors.
• Engages with parents to build a strong early years learning community.

• “Everyone known and known well.”
• Emphasis on inquiry-based learning in the English, mathematics & Science Curriculum.
• Dedicated to high-quality, innovative, personalized education.

• Ensure the EYFS provision reflects KHDA and UAE educational values, fostering inclusivity and curriculum breadth.
• Champion a culture of curiosity, resilience, and growth mindset in the early years setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar or larger organization.
• Strong knowledge of child development, curriculum planning, and early years teaching methodologies.

Vision and Values
Purpose: Inspire, Empower, Thrive

We embed the Citizen's vision and ethos by living out the following values:

• Entrepreneurship
• Empathy
• Inclusivity
• Growth Mindset
• Curiosity
• Resilience
• Well-Being

About Citizens School Dubai
At Citizens School Dubai, we are redefining education through a forward-thinking approach, empowering learners with our distinctive vision to "Inspire, Empower, Thrive." Our core values and unique approach focus on four pillars: nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets, implementing inquiry-based learning, promoting transdisciplinary project-based learning, and ensuring that every learner is known and valued as an individual. We are dedicated to preparing learners for future challenges by embedding real-world applications into every subject and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for exploration and growth.

Location & Environment

Located in the heart of Dubai, Citizens School is close to key landmarks such as Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Downtown, Burj Khalifa, City Walk, and Jumeirah. Our campus offers modern facilities in a prime and easily accessible location