Nursery Teacher – Dubai South

Job Overview

Location: Tappy Toes Nursery, Dubai South, UAE

About Us:
At Tappy Toes Nursery, our mission is to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports the early development of children through engaging activities and consistent care, in alignment with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a passionate, qualified, and dedicated Nursery Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of EYFS, excellent classroom management skills, and a genuine love for working with young children.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct daily circle time, story time, and age-appropriate learning activities based on the weekly lesson plan.
• Ensure child safety by completing daily classroom checklists and risk assessments, along with all required paperwork.
• Provide physical and emotional care to children, responding to their needs throughout the day.
• Maintain accurate records of each child’s eating, sleeping, and learning patterns, as well as any incidents, on the nursery app.
• Post daily updates and weekly achievement reports on the app for parents.
• Prepare and submit weekly planners, ensuring planned activities are executed effectively.
• Conduct monthly and termly observations and prepare developmental reports for each child.
• Coordinate with therapists and external professionals for children requiring additional support.
• Supervise and guide Teaching Assistants to ensure effective classroom support and activity preparation.
• Order necessary classroom resources and manage inventory of activity materials.
• Attend all staff meetings and scheduled training sessions.
• Maintain cleanliness, order, and safety within the classroom environment.
• Ensure inclusive practices that reflect cultural diversity and support UAE National Identity.
• Participate in nursery events, celebrations, and parent-teacher meetings.

Requirements:

Education & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent (minimum requirement).
• CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma (preferred).

Experience:
• Minimum of 1–2 years of relevant experience in a nursery or early childhood setting.
• Preferably with experience in the UAE and familiarity with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Experience with planning and implementing EYFS-based activities.

Skills:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic digital literacy for managing parent communication apps and digital planning tools.
• Strong organizational and classroom management skills.
• Ability to lead and guide support staff effectively.

Behavioral Competencies:
• High emotional intelligence and patience.
• Physical stamina to work in an active environment.
• Team player with a positive, proactive attitude.
• Attention to detail in documentation and observations.

Benefits:
• Competitive salary (based on qualifications and experience).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

How to Apply:
If you are an enthusiastic and committed educator looking to join a supportive and vibrant nursery, please submit your CV and a recent photo via Indeed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED7,000.00 – AED8,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:
• Nursery Teacher: 1 year (Required)
• UAE: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
• CACHE Level 2 or Bachelor’s in Education (Required)

Location:
• Dubai (Preferred)

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