EYFS Arabic Teacher

Horizon English School is seeking an exceptional EYFS Arabic Teacher with the passion, expertise and enthusiasm to join our wonderful community school and friendly team of professionals — someone who can deliver our innovative Arabic curriculum in an engaging, inclusive and developmentally appropriate way within our Early Years Foundation Stage.

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries— in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East—serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

Founded in 1989, Horizon English School (HES) is one of the longest standing British schools in Dubai. Nestled in the heart of Jumeirah, Horizon is home to an international community of over 1000 children and almost 200 colleagues. Our school has been rated as outstanding by the KHDA and BSO for several years and is accredited with BSME (British Schools in the Middle East).

This is a rare opportunity to join the team. We’re looking forward to meeting candidates who believe:

• In the need to build trusting relationships with children and colleagues alike
• That every child can achieve wonderful things given the right environment
• That they can always improve
• In the value of collaboration with others to push for the highest of standards

Take a look at our website and social media accounts to see what a truly exceptional place it is to learn and to work:

As an EYFS Arabic Teacher, you will inspire our youngest learners through creative, play-based and language-rich experiences that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. You will have a strong understanding of child development and know how to nurture early language acquisition in a joyful and engaging way.

You will work collaboratively within the EYFS team to ensure Arabic learning is integrated meaningfully into the broader curriculum, creating a positive foundation for lifelong language learning.

• Bachelor of Education and recognised teaching qualification.
• Degree in Arabic Language.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, ideally within EYFS.
• Experience teaching in a UK setting or a reputable British Curriculum / international school.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development and play-based pedagogy.
• Experience contributing positively within a collaborative school team.

Applications can be submitted via the TES online application form, only fully completed application will be processed. To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV. Interviews will take place in person at HES.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Thank you for your interest in Horizon English School. Due to the large number of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Horizon English School and Cognita are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 10 years.