Head of - EYFS

Head of Year - EYFS Job Snapshot
- Role:
Head of Year
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
- Function:
Education Management

- Experience:

Minimum 3 years of teaching experience, including at least 1 year in the same leadership role
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Head of Year
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to join Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi for the 2027/2028 academic year. This leadership opportunity is suited to an experienced educator who is passionate about early years education, academic excellence, and developing high-performing teaching teams. Yasmina British Academy is an English Curriculum school recognised for its commitment to outstanding teaching and learning. The Academy has achieved an Outstanding rating across all six performance standards in its ADEK inspection and maintains a strong record of academic achievement.

The successful candidate will provide educational leadership across the EYFS phase, ensuring high standards of curriculum delivery, teaching quality, student achievement, inclusion, and pastoral care. The role involves developing and implementing improvement strategies, monitoring educational performance, supporting teacher development, and contributing to the school 's wider strategic objectives. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Year will inspire and empower teachers, encourage reflective and innovative teaching practices, and create a positive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Applicants should demonstrate a proven record of successful classroom teaching and middle leadership, the ability to lead educational improvement, and a genuine commitment to Yasmina British Academy 's values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration, and creativity.

• Country:
  United Arab Emirates
• City:
  Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
• Function:
  Education Management
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site

• EYFS Leadership and Strategic Development
  • Provide effective educational leadership across the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring that teaching and learning reflect the school 's vision, values, and strategic priorities.
  • Lead the development of a clear vision and direction for the EYFS phase, establishing high expectations for educational quality, student achievement, and professional practice.
  • Support the implementation of school policies and improvement priorities to achieve positive outcomes for all students.
  • Contribute to the achievement of the school 's strategic objectives by developing motivated, reflective, and innovative teaching professionals.
  • Promote a culture of educational excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the phase.
  • Encourage the adoption of research-informed teaching approaches and effective educational practices.
  • Identify opportunities to introduce and develop teaching strategies that strengthen learning experiences and student outcomes.
  • Inspire, motivate, and empower teachers and students through the school 's leadership ethos of Everyone a Leader.
  • Demonstrate professional leadership and serve as a positive role model for staff and students.
  • Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure phase priorities remain aligned with the Academy 's wider educational objectives.
• Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Quality
  • Lead the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning quality across the EYFS phase.
  • Ensure curriculum planning and delivery meet the school 's established educational standards and expectations.
  • Review the effectiveness of teaching approaches, learning activities, classroom environments, and educational resources.
  • Promote high-quality educational provision that responds to children 's individual learning and developmental needs.
  • Support teachers in implementing effective strategies that improve learning standards and student achievement.
  • Encourage reflective teaching practices and the regular evaluation of classroom provision.
  • Lead the development, sharing, and implementation of innovative pedagogy and effective instructional approaches across the phase.
  • Monitor the impact of teaching strategies and recommend improvements where necessary.
  • Promote consistency in curriculum expectations, educational standards, and…