Key Responsibilities:

1. Curriculum Development and Alignment

• 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.

2. Implementation and Oversight

• 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.

3. Assessment and Progress Monitoring

• 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.

4. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

• 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

5. Parental and Community Engagement

• 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..

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

About Citizens School Dubai

• “Everyone known and known well.”

• Emphasis on inquiry-based learning in the English, mathematics & Science Curriculum.

• Dedicated to high-quality, innovative, personalized education.

Additional Expectations:

• 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.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 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.